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49ers minicamp: Jarryd Hayne working on his high running style

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to turn National Rugby League star Jarryd Hayne into a running back and return man. On Tuesday, he talked about some of the adjustments he has to make.

San Francisco 49ers running back/returner Jarryd Hayne spoke with the media on Tuesday before 49ers practice, discussing his adjustments to American football. The 49ers signed Hayne following a high profile career in National Rugby League. His skill-set is fairly well suited to being an NFL return man, but he recognizes a need to adjust his running style.

"My running style is the biggest thing I need to change, with being so high.