PositiveValueWed, July 22, 2026
Black's draft capital gives him edge over James in CMC backup competition.
Black was one of the most overdrafted players of the spring; however, he holds an advantage over Jeff James in the backup running back competition behind Christian McCaffrey due to better draft capital and a similar early-down skill-set, making him the preferred handcuff despite James's theoretical experience advantage under Shanahan.
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Black was one of the most overdrafted players of the spring. James and Black have similar skill-sets — early-down box checkers who don't catch many passes — and Black is the "new guy" with better draft capital. Advantage Kaelon.
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- Black was one of the most overdrafted players of the spring; however, he holds an advantage over Jeff James in the backup running back competition behind Christian McCaffrey due to better draft capital and a similar early-down skill-set, making him the preferred handcuff despite James's theoretical experience advantage under Shanahan.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Kaelon Black. Black's draft capital gives him edge over James in CMC backup competition.
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