Huddle Up: Black, who recently returned from a groin injury, is part of the competition to back up Christian McCaffrey alongside names like Jordan James (ribs), Isaac Guerendo (pec), and Zamir White. Whoever earns that job will be a priority handcuff selection for CMC owners given the veteran's durability concerns. If you're drafting before the team names a backup, Black, a third-round pick, seems like the best bet at this stage.

Huddle Up: Christian McCaffrey was able to stay healthy in 2025 but has dealt with injuries in the past, so Black will have some fantasy value during his rookie season. He will likely see a limited workload if McCaffrey is healthy but can still be a late round pick in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Black and Roman Hemby, an undrafted free agent who went to the Las Vegas Raiders, won a national championship together at Indiana. He posted a 4.45-second 40-yard dash time, and he could be used to help take some of the load off of Christian McCaffrey. The latter had an NFL-high 413 total touches in 2025. Black might be a nice handcuff for CMC fantasy managers, if he is able to win the No. 2 running back job over Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James and Patrick Taylor Jr.

Huddle Up: The Niners need a reliable option to help ease the burden on Christian McCaffrey, and Black and Jordan James should be in the mix to secure the No. 2 role. If Black emerges as the primary backup option, he will become a must-own handcuff. Even if he opens as the No. 3 back, he will be worth stashing in dynasty formats.

Huddle Up: Black projects as more of a power back in the NFL, but he lands in one of the best systems for running backs. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him spell Christian McCaffrey on occasion, and given McCaffrey's heavy usage last season, it is certainly possible that he misses time. Depending on how he looks in training camp, Black could be quality handcuff.