Kyle Shanahan says that Elijah Mitchell and JaMycal Hasty simply beat out Trey Sermon in training camp/preseason.

Related players: Raheem Mostert

Those who play dynasty league probably weren't shocked to see Mitchell earn time after Mostert went out with an injury. There's been all kinds of positive news in terms of the 49ers and their love for his ability since he was drafted. Yes it was against the Lions, but Mitchell ran for 19-104-1 after Mostert left the game. The 9ers backfield situation is always one to watch and is usually filled with injuries making the situation a fluid one week-to-week. Mitchell should be a popular pickup on the wires this week, but if Mostert is out in Week 2, Sermon could get a chance to make his mark as well.

The 49ers also have been pleasantly surprised by Trey Sermon’s route-running and pass-catching ability, which he got to display early in his college career at Oklahoma but not as much last season at Ohio State. He’s shown unexpected wiggle to shake free of the 49ers’ linebackers in one-on-one drills.

Related players: Raheem Mostert

The story made an interesting point, saying Sermon has already won over position coach Bobby Turner. And something to keep in mind is it’s Turner, the most veteran member of Kyle Shanahan’s staff, who determines the running back pecking order and the workload for each tailback during a game. The story did say Sermon is currently the team's RB2 behind Mostert.