Video: Reggie Bush, 49ers running backs run cone drills at OTAs

The 49ers kept their backfield loaded on Friday by trading up to select former Ohio State running back Trey Sermon in the third round of the NFL Draft. Sermon and his family have overcome their share of obstacles in life, both on and off the field. Now he'll have a chance to solidify himself as a contributor in what could be one of the NFL's most potent running attacks. There's a lot to know about Sermon, who is a player 49ers fans will find to be easy to cheer for. * A slow start at Ohio State turned into stardom: Sermon transferred to Ohio State in 2020 after spending three seasons at Oklahoma in hopes of finding more playing time. It didn't happen at first, as Sermon was a bit sluggish on the field while splitting carries with

The 49ers used their final pick in the 2021 NFL Draft (Round 6, pick 194) to add more running back talent to the roster in Elijah Mitchell of Louisiana. The selection may have been a bit of a surprise given the fact the 49ers drafted Ohio State running back Trey Sermon in Round 3 and also have three veterans of note on the roster in Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, and Wayne Gallman. But Mitchell (5-11, 215) is a fascinating addition to the 49ers and will be an interesting player to follow in the months ahead, as you're about to see. Here are five facts to keep in mind as Mitchell begins his 49ers career. * He can flat-out fly: If Trey Sermon had some people questioning him because of his 40 time (4.58), Mitchell is a case of the

The San Francisco 49ers released a 60-second video commemorating the team's 75th anniversary on Sunday night, which is the latest in what will likely be a number of ways the team celebrates its anniversary throughout 2021. The video is a compilation of highlights and memorable moments that includes former 49ers players such as Joe Montana, Dwight Clark, Steve Young, Jimmy Johnson, Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Colin Kaepernick, Navorro Bowman, and George Kittle. The video also contains the team's 75th-anniversary logo, which will be worn as a uniform patch throughout the season. A forever kind of franchise

When it comes to running backs, it seems like the San Fransisco 49ers can never have enough. After this weekend's eventful NFL Draft, during which the 49ers added to their crazy depth with two draftees in Trey Sermon and Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco has many players at the position who could see playing time in 2021. Last year, the primary running back group consisted of Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman, and Jerick McKinnon. However, a multitude of injuries gave opportunities to Jeff Wilson Jr. and JaMycal Hasty, who made the most of their chances, as Wilson Jr. ended the year