Rookie Running Back Shines in Debut | San Francisco 49ers News

Rookie Kaelon Black stunned everyone in his debut, outcarrying veteran Christian McCaffrey with 14 rushes for 65 yards and a stellar 4.6 YPC — proving he’s ready to handle the load while keeping McCaffrey fresh. Head coach Kyle Shanahan praised Black’s elite preparation, playbook mastery, and rare maturity, calling him “off the charts” in readiness and naming him the No. 2 back in training camp. What made it even more impressive? It happened organically — Black earned his carries through performance, not pressure. Shanahan emphasized how this flexibility boosts the team’s offensive efficiency. With just one game under his belt, Black’s early impact signals a bright future for the 49ers’ backfield. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ninersnation.com/san-francisco-49ers-news/162794/kyle-shanahan-reveals-rare-trait-helped-49ers-rookie-hit-ground-running More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/393524d08e5a5366 Report issues to [email protected].