Kyle Shanahan Reveals 49ers' Strong Interest in Giants RB Cam Skattebo During 2025 Draft

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the team's significant interest in New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during the 2025 NFL Draft, stating, "Yes, we did, and we loved him. He was awesome." Skattebo, who amassed 5,772 all-purpose yards and 51 collegiate touchdowns, grew up near Sacramento and hoped to be drafted by his hometown 49ers. He even believed San Francisco would select him with the 100th pick before the Giants ultimately took him at No. 105. Skattebo recently suffered a "gruesome ankle injury" in Week 8, prematurely ending what had been a stellar rookie campaign.