When people remember the historic 2025-26 Indiana football Hoosiers, they will gush about Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, extol confident head
49ers fans who tuned into Thursday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers came away with plenty to cheer about as their team handed the Chargers a 41-17 beatdown following what was by multiple accounts a shaky week of practice.
San Francisco 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner was among the assistants who spoke with reporters on Tuesday, and much of the conversation centered on third-round draft pick Kaelon Black.
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The San Francisco 49ers drafted Kaelon Black to immediately push Jordan James for the backup running back job. One of the biggest questions facing Black entering the NFL was how well he would translate in the passing game.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
The 49ers’ third-round RB Kaelon Black was a key participant in this year’s Senior Bowl following Indiana’s championship win. San Francisco vice president
The San Francisco 49ers were initially drawn to former Indiana running back Kaelon Black because of what he could do carrying the football. However, after evaluating him during Senior Bowl practices, the team also saw untapped potential as a pass-catcher—an area that wasn't heavily featured during his time with the Hoosiers.
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has a new teammate in the running backs room in rookie Kaelon Black, one of the team's third-round picks. While Juszczyk has yet to see Black face an NFL defense, he'll get an early preview when the 49ers begin organized team activities next week.
The San Francisco 49ers faced criticism after selecting running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, with many analysts believing the team reached for the former Indiana standout.
New San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black is already making his case as a versatile offensive weapon after showcasing his receiving ability early during his college career.
San Francisco 49ers rookie Kaelon Black entered the NFL Draft believing he had done enough to warrant at least a third-round selection. Instead, he saw a wide range of projections from analysts, with some slotting him as a fifth- or sixth-round pick, and others not projecting him to be drafted at all.
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At first glance, it's difficult to envision Kaelon Black carving out a meaningful role on the San Francisco 49ers' roster as a rookie. After all, All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remains the centerpiece of the offense.
If you read this article, or this one in particular, you know I did not like the Kaelon Black selection in the third round. He was analyst Mel Kiper's 12th-best running back in a class that was not strong at that position.
With the 90th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select running back Kaelon Black, Indiana. Those words set off much of the 49ers fanbase, creating an avalanche of angry reactions.
The most head-scratching pick the San Francisco 49ers made in the NFL draft last week was for Indiana running back Kaelon Black. They took him in the third round with the 90th overall pick.
There has been no shortage of debate surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' first three selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. While third-round pick Romello Height has drawn praise for addressing a clear need along the defensive front, San Francisco's first selection at No.
It's never a surprise anymore that the San Francisco 49ers have a head-scratching NFL draft. They tend to make draft picks that no one saw coming, which is why a lot of the players they do select never end up contributing.
The San Francisco 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan have been a team that loves to draft running backs, and they did it yet again with the selection of Kaelon Black of Indiana University at pick 90 overall in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the 26th pick (No. 90 overall) in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 49ers received this pick from the Miami Dolphins as part of their initial trade down from the No.
According to Aaron Wilson, Indiana RB Kaelon Black has 12 official 30 visits during the pre-draft process this spring. The list of ones that have been reported so far include: Bengals (Aaron Wilson) Broncos (Luca Evans) Dolphins.
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
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