San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (49) Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
While the majority of focus during the 49ers’ preseason opener versus the Chiefs will be on Trey Lance, Elijah Mitchell should be another name to watch.
It might not be as intriguing or as important as the San Francisco 49ers‘ push to get rookie quarterback Trey Lance into a starting position.
But the Niners’ still-fluid depth chart at running back should be another main focal point when head coach Kyle Shanahan’s squad opens up its 2021 preseason campaign at home on Saturday versus the Kansas City Chiefs.