49ers Select Indiana RB Kaelon Black in Third Round

The 49ers selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick. Black, who played at James Madison before following coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana, posted 186 carries for 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025. Despite being a non-factor in the passing game, he shows solid contact balance with 3.47 yards after contact per attempt. The pick is considered a surprise as Black was not invited to the NFL Combine and was projected as a late-round value.