PositiveRoleFri, July 31, 2026
Third-round rookie impressing McCaffrey; backup role with short-yardage usage.
Third-round 2026 draft pick by the 49ers; will likely serve as backup and be utilized in short-yardage situations. Known for his ability to run downhill while being physical, complementing Christian McCaffrey's explosive-play style in the backfield. Christian McCaffrey praised him as "stacked" and "exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like," noting Black's mature, high-level football play at training camp.
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"You can tell he's played a high level of football; he's played mature football," McCaffrey said. "He's exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like."
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- Third-round 2026 draft pick by the 49ers; will likely serve as backup and be utilized in short-yardage situations. Known for his ability to run downhill while being physical, complementing Christian McCaffrey's explosive-play style in the backfield. Christian McCaffrey praised him as "stacked" and "exactly what you would want a rookie to come in and be like," noting Black's mature, high-level football play at training camp.
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