Even weeks after the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers’ selections are still sparking widespread debate.

Many of their picks were considered reaches , and the 49ers front office have made media appearances, explaining and justifying those decisions on national television while also discussing their scouting process in detail.

But former 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan believes one selection was the wrong choice.

Scot McCloughan is not a fan of the 49ers selecting Kaelon Black

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American running back Kaelon Black (26) of Indiana runs the ball during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium.…