Draft Pick Called NFL's 'Most Overlooked' Rookie RB

Draft Pick Called NFL's “Most Overlooked” Rookie RB centers on Kaelon Black’s rising stock after a breakout college run. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport highlighted Black as an overlooked 2026 rookie running back, pointing to his role in Indiana’s undefeated season and College Football Playoff national title. Davenport noted that Christian McCaffrey’s availability profile matters for San Francisco, citing a career-high 413 touches in 2023 and his pattern of missing at least 13 games after each first two 2,000-yard seasons. Black, selected in the third round, No. 90 overall, is on a four-year, $6.82 million rookie deal. San Francisco lost Brian Robinson Jr. and did not add another back in free agency, leaving Black as the only drafted option. Depth-chart backup Jordan James played 3 games in 2025, and Isaac Guerendo reportedly fell out of favor.