It looked after last season like another late-round/undrafted running back might be carving out a bigger role over a highly drafted player at the same position. RB Jordan Mason, who wasn’t selected in last year’s draft, averaged 6.0 yards per carry on 43 attempts last year in a role where he helped close games for the 49ers down the stretch.
Mason looked on track to take on a role over 2022 third-round pick Ty Davis-Price going into their second seasons, but that opportunity may be slipping through Mason’s hands.
