Every year the 49ers add a rookie running back and every year Fantasy managers swoon over the pick. It's Guerendo this year, a part-time back from Louisville with good cutting skills and solid size and power to match. He ran a 4.33 in his 40-yard dash, but he's also beginning his NFL career at age 24, making him an older rookie who might not have a long shelf life. If he impresses this preseason then he could end up catapulting to the second string in San Francisco's offense, which would make him a prized pick in the late rounds. Short of that he wouldn't be worth drafting in seasonal leagues but does make the cut as an intriguing second- or third-round choice in rookie-only drafts since he could be McCaffrey's backup as soon as 2025.
A former track standout and converted wide receiver, Guerendo presents with an intriguing blend of size (6-foot, 221 pounds) and speed (4.33). While his elite testing numbers (speed and burst scores above the 97th percentile) certainly boosted his draft stock, Guerendo's potential as a pass-catcher truly set him apart. He's a fantastic fit for Kyle Shanahan's zone scheme and has a legitimate opportunity to leapfrog Elijah Mitchell as Christian McCaffrey's immediate backup.
Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
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218.0 | 1.7 | 6.0 | 48.1 | 0.1 |
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