New 49ers RB Guerendo excited to learn from Turner, pick CMC’s brain

SANTA CLARA — In the midst of a fourth-round flurry of 49ers picks, San Francisco used the No. 129 selection to bring Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo to the Bay Area on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former Cardinal clearly was a favorite of running backs coach Bobby Turner throughout the draft process, and he even tried calling Guerendo during the draft pick's first interview with the local media. "He was great about keeping in touch with me, sending me periodic texts and calling me throughout the process," Guerendo said. "He's been amazing though the whole process, and I'm excited to get to work with him." The 6-foot, 221-pound running back will join Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason, adding depth to the running backs room as well as kick return experience. Mitchell is set to be a free agent in 2025, when Mason will become a restricted free agent. Guerendo spent his first four seasons at Wisconsin before transferring to Louisville, where he flourished. The ball carrier racked up 1,044 total yards from scrimmage with 132 carries for 810 yards, 11 touchdowns and 22 receptions for 234 receiving yards. The bruising back also forced 31 missed tackles in...