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Kaelon Black’s unexpected rise with the 49ers is heating up fast—thanks to Jordan James’ fractured ribs, Black’s rookie opportunity just exploded. With James and Guerendo sidelined, Black’s reps are skyrocketing in training camp and preseason, giving him a golden chance to prove he’s the perfect complement to Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey himself raves about Black’s maturity and physicality, calling him exactly what a rookie should be. Born in 2001, Black’s got a leg up on veteran Sincere McCormick—and with Patrick Taylor Jr. the only other back on the roster, Black could be stepping into a major role. The 49ers are throwing everything at him in August to see what he’s made of—and if he delivers, he might just be the unsung hero keeping McCaffrey fresh all season.

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