The 49ers used their final pick in the 2021 NFL draft on a running back. Louisiana’s Elijah Mitchell was the 194th selection overall by San Francisco, and became the second RB taken by them this year.
Mitchell is big and extremely fast. The 5-10, 201-pound RB cranked out a 4.33 40-yard dash at his Pro Day after four productive years at. Louisiana.
He rushed for 3,267 yards and 41 touchdowns on 527 attempts (6.2 yards per carry). Mitchell also hauled in 49 receptions for 597 yards and five touchdowns in 42 games for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
The 49ers took Mitchell after picking Ohio State’s Trey Sermon No. 88 overall in the third round and signing former Giants RB Wayne Gallman this offseason. Mitchell’s size and speed should put him in position to compete for a role right away.
