The San Francisco 49ers drafting a running back isn’t as surprising as it’s being made out to be. Yes, the position group wasn’t exactly at the top of San Francisco’s shopping list, but it also wasn’t one they could afford to ignore with long-term planning in mind. Unlike quarterback or linebacker , where depth is already strong, adding a running back still addresses a practical need within the roster. Drafting Kaelon Black will help Christuian McCaffrey's workload Kaelon Black participates in Indiana University's Pro Day at Mellencamp Pavilion on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In the past, the 49ers have drafted six running backs in as many years, and while the current depth chart would make him the fifth member, it’s possible the front office could move on from Isaac Guerendo and give Patrick Taylor Jr. an even more reduced role moving forward. Bringing in Kaelon Black should provide a solid depth option for the 49ers.…