Kaelon Black has heard the criticism, ready to prove 49ers right
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the 90th overall pick, a choice criticized by draft analysts as a reach in the third round.
- General Manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan have defended the pick, emphasizing their evaluation process despite external criticism.
- Black is motivated by the scrutiny surrounding his selection and aims to prove his coach's confidence in him during his rookie season.
- During his college career, Black rushed for 251 yards in 2024 and achieved over 1,000 yards with 10 touchdowns in 2025, also contributing as a receiver.
