Robert Saleh discusses 49ers' interest in Giants’ Cam Skattebo
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Robert Saleh, head coach of the Tennessee Titans, revealed that the San Francisco 49ers had a strong interest in running back Cam Skattebo during last year's draft. Saleh noted that the 49ers were ready to draft Skattebo but lost the opportunity as he was selected by the New York Giants just before their turn. Skattebo, who has recorded 131 carries for 527 yards and eight touchdowns in his first two seasons, has shown potential despite an injury-shortened campaign last year. The 49ers have since drafted Kaelon Black in the third round and are dealing with depth issues after placing defensive lineman CJ West on injured reserve due to injury concerns.
- •Saleh admitted 49ers were interested in Skattebo at last year's draft.
- •Skattebo has eight touchdowns in ten games with the Giants.
- •49ers drafted Kaelon Black this season after losing out on Skattebo.
- •CJ West is currently on injured reserve for the 49ers.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh reveals 49ers were ‘about to draft’ Giants star Cam Skattebo
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh Makes Blunt 49ers Admission About Giants’ Cam Skattebo
"The San Francisco 49ers get a lot of flak for their drafting ability, and some of that is earned. However, they do have an eye for talent, and head coach Kyle Shanahan nearly had an interesting running back at his disposal.Christian McCaffrey is that Swiss Army knife that Shanahan uses in the run and passing […] The post Robert Saleh Makes Blunt 49ers Admission About Giants’ Cam Skattebo appeared first on HEAVY.
"Robert Saleh has revealed the San Francisco 49ers were “about to draft” New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo before the NFC rivals selected him in the fourth round last year. Saleh, now head coach of the Tennessee Titans, was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator at the time and confirmed that Kyle Shanahan was particularly high on Skattebo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 4:30 AMRobert Saleh reveals 49ers were ‘about to draft’ Giants star Cam Skattebo
Robert Saleh has revealed the San Francisco 49ers were “about to draft” New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo before the NFC rivals selected him in the fourth round last year. Saleh, now head coach of the Tennessee Titans, was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator at the time and confirmed that Kyle Shanahan was particularly high on Skattebo.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 4:07 AMRobert Saleh Makes Blunt 49ers Admission About Giants’ Cam Skattebo
The San Francisco 49ers get a lot of flak for their drafting ability, and some of that is earned. However, they do have an eye for talent, and head coach Kyle Shanahan nearly had an interesting running back at his disposal.Christian McCaffrey is that Swiss Army knife that Shanahan uses in the run and passing […] The post Robert Saleh Makes Blunt 49ers Admission About Giants’ Cam Skattebo appeared first on HEAVY.
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