49ers Sign Undrafted RB Roman Hemby; Set to Compete for Backup Role

Roman Hemby, an undrafted free agent running back, has signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Hemby excelled at Maryland, rushing for 989 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, also recording 33 catches. He maintained 30+ receptions for three seasons. In 2025 at Indiana, he achieved career highs with 230 carries and 1,120 rushing yards, alongside 17 receptions for 165 yards. At the NFL Combine, he ranked 16th in 2025 rushing market share (31.2%) and 11th in yards after contact per attempt (3.36). Hemby, 23, will battle for a backup job.