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5 Prospects Who Impressed the 49ers at the Senior Bowl

By Vincent Berrones

Jan 28, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad wide receiver Zay Jones of East Carolina (7) pulls in a pass against South squad cornerback Arthur Maulet of Memphis during the third quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad wide receiver Zay Jones of East Carolina (7) pulls in a pass against South squad cornerback Arthur Maulet of Memphis during the third quarter at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) rushes the ball against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) rushes the ball against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Running Back Kareem Hunt, Toledo

Toledo running back, Kareem Hunt, was one of the best players on the field during the Senior Bowl.

The 5-foot-11 and 208-pound running back was named the Most Outstanding Player on the South team as he rushed for 118 yards on 15 carries.

Hunt’s ability to get yards after contact was a key factor in his success on Saturday. Hunt showed great patience in the backfield before bursting through the hole and breaking a tackle on his way to a 43-yard run:

Hunt also showed great vision as a ball carrier. He would see the cutback lane open up, and would hit the hole hard and fast.

The 49ers don’t have a true running back to pair with Carlos Hyde. By drafting Hunt, the Niners could move on from guys like Shaun Draughn and DuJuan Harris.

Given that Hyde is injury prone, Hunt has the ability to be an every-down back. He is a physical back with plus speed and looks to get downhill.

Hunt would provide the Niners with a reliable backup and a someone who can be used in the passing game as well.