49ers select Indiana RB Kaelon Black at No. 90 overall

49ers add RB depth with non-Combine pick.

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What happened

The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This is their first selection since Day 1. Black was a non-Combine invitee.

Why it matters

The pick bolsters San Francisco's backfield depth for the 2026 season after taking De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33. Black offers mid-round value as a developmental RB. It signals focus on running game reinforcement.

What to watch

Monitor 49ers' subsequent picks and early draft grades for Black's projected role.

SOURCES

@RapSheetApr 24, 10:39 PM ET

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