Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers FUTURE 49ERS: Jadarian Price in Round 2 or is Demond Caliborne the Speed RB Needed in the Draft?
Apr 2, 2026
A spirited debate over which running back best fits the 49ers: Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with his burst, hands, and pass-blocking; Arkansas’s Mike Washington Jr. and his downhill explosiveness; Wake Forest speedster Damond Claiborne as a big-play change-of-pace; and Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson as a productive, under-the-radar option. The hosts weigh draft value, measurables, and scheme fit for Shanahan’s offense.
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Jadarian Price Projects As A Complete Three Down Back
- Jadarian Price projects as a complete three-down back with natural hands, pass protection ability, and burst through the hole.
- Eric Crocker compared Price to a better Jordan Mason, noting fluidity, burst, and surprising contact plus acceleration after contact.
Avoid Using Pick 58 On A Back Without Defined Role
- Be cautious spending pick 58 on a running back unless the roster role is clear given Christian McCaffrey's workload.
- Brian Peacock argued Price is a great prospect but questioned whether he'd actually get meaningful carries behind McCaffrey.
Mike Washington Jr. Is A Downhill Big Back With Elite Straight Line Speed
- Mike Washington Jr. is a 6'1", 223-pound downhill runner with 4.3 speed who excels in straight-line burst but lacks lateral wiggle.
- Peacock and Crocker noted his fit depends on Shanahan's tolerance for limited sideways agility in outside zone schemes.