Isaac Guerendo

The Athletic’s Matt Barrows believes the 49ers will draft a running back at “some point” in this year’s draft.

“Given the injury histories of [Christian] McCaffrey and [Isaac] Guerendo — as well as the running back riches in this year’s draft,” Barrows begins before noting that the 49ers could go down this road after parting ways with Jordan Mason on Sunday. It’s probable that Guerendo will start the year as the main McCaffrey backup in San Francisco, but the consistent drumbeat that a running back could be taken in this draft leaves us to believe the 49ers aren’t exactly locked in on him keeping that role long term.