Yahoo Fantasy Football on Kaelon Black

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The draft was widely panned. The 49ers didn't have a first-round pick after trading down twice, and shocked many by picking receiver De'Zhaun Stribling to start the second round, then again when they took running back Kaelon Black. The 49ers often go against the grain in the draft, and this time it sparked a debate about consensus boards. The unconventional approach is a reason the 49ers' combined draft grade among experts ranked 30th.

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Black drafted as RB in second round; 49ers' draft ranked 30th by experts.

Black was selected by the 49ers as a running back in the second round in a draft that was widely panned; the unconventional approach sparked debate about consensus boards, resulting in the 49ers' combined draft grade ranking 30th among experts.

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