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With their final selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the 49ers select RB Elijah Mitchell

With their final selection in the NFL Draft, the 49ers select Elijah Mitchell out of Louisana Lafayette.

Another running back, you say? Well, the writing appears to be on the wall for Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., both of who are only under contract for one more season.

We’ve spoken about Mitchell during the pre-draft. Here’s what I wrote:

Mitchell officially ran a 4.38 and 4.39 at his pro day. The school listed Mitchell at 218 pounds but weighed in at 201 pounds for his pro day.