IsaacGuerendo

News: 2 days agoGuerendo (hamstring) rushed 11 times for 32 yards and caught both of his targets for three yards in Friday's preseason tilt against Las Vegas.

Spin: Guerendo returned from a hamstring injury that cost the fourth-round pick two games of action this exhibition season. The Louisville product didn't post gaudy rushing numbers in his 49ers debut, but he had an electric kickoff return of 93 yards that fell just short of paydirt. Guerendo currently sits behind veteran backups Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason on the depth chart, but the 6-foot, 221-pound rookie has the physical tools to profile as a fantasy prospect should he survive the impending roster cuts ahead the Sept. 27 deadline.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: A former track standout and converted wide receiver, Guerendo presents with an intriguing blend of size (6-foot, 221 pounds) and speed (4.33). While his elite testing numbers (speed and burst scores above the 97th percentile) certainly boosted his draft stock, Guerendo's potential as a pass-catcher truly set him apart. He's a fantastic fit for Kyle Shanahan's zone scheme and has a legitimate opportunity to leapfrog Elijah Mitchell as Christian McCaffrey's immediate backup.