Christian McCaffrey praises 49ers rookie Kaelon Black amid training camp

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has expressed strong support for rookie Kaelon Black during a media session in Santa Clara. McCaffrey noted Black's impressive performance and maturity as he takes on a larger role with the absence of Jordan James due to a rib injury. The rookie, drafted in the third round, has been working with the second team and aims to change perceptions about the 49ers' recent running back selections. Other veterans, including George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk, have also endorsed Black's capabilities. With training camp ongoing, Black will seek to build on this momentum as the team prepares for preseason games.

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