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San Francisco 49ers Draft Florida RB Kelvin Taylor

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With the 211th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Florida running back Kelvin Taylor.

Taylor is the son of Fred Taylor, a former first-round draft pick and star running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kelvin, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound prospect, ran for 1,035 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdonws on the ground last season. He ran a 4.6, 40-yard dash at his pro day.

For more on Taylor, read the scouting report provided by NFL.com:

"Plays the game with advanced understanding of an NFL player's son. Able to find additional yardage on his own with vision and outstanding lateral agility. Sweeping jump ­cut eludes sudden road­blocks. Can squeeze through a narrow patch when needed. Stacks cuts on cuts onto the second level. Has quickness to gain the corner. Never fumbled during time at Florida spanning 486 carries and 510 touches. Understands job requirements as pass blocker and executes to best of his ability."

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