Kaelon Black, a rookie running back for the San Francisco 49ers, is impressing veterans at training camp, particularly Christian McCaffrey, who praised his maturity and physicality. Black, drafted in the third round after a successful college season with the Indiana Hoosiers, finished sixth in the Big Ten with 1,040 rushing yards. McCaffrey, the 49ers’ lead back and Comeback Player of the Year, noted the unique dynamic they could create in the backfield. Black’s downhill running style is expected to complement McCaffrey’s explosive playmaking abilities.
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