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49ers Rookie Black Stuns Veterans
31 Jul
Summary
- Rookie Kaelon Black impresses 49ers veterans at training camp.
- McCaffrey calls rookie running back 'stacked' and mature.
- Black finished sixth in Big Ten rushing with 1,040 yards.
Kaelon Black, a third-round draft pick by the 49ers, is leaving a strong impression on veteran players at training camp, despite not having played in an NFL game yet.
Running back Christian McCaffrey lauded Black's performance, calling him "stacked" and praising his mature, high-level play. McCaffrey stated that Black embodies the ideal rookie approach.
Black, who recently won a national championship with Indiana, was a productive college player. Last season, he led the team in rushing with 1,040 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and scoring 10 touchdowns.
He is expected to serve as a backup and be utilized in short-yardage situations, bringing a physical downhill running style to complement McCaffrey's explosive playmaking abilities.
