Kaelon Black
24-Year-Old
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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2026 Projections
Picked by 49ers
The 49ers selected Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 90th overall.
ANALYSIS
This was highly unexpected. There really is a lot to like about Black following his standout showing at Indiana, but he caught only 55 receptions in six collegiate seasons and turns 25 in October. Black does look good as a pure runner, boasting a hot motor and decent speed (4.46-second pro day 40) at 5-foot-9, 211 pounds, but second-year man Jordan James remains a strong candidate to serve as the RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey for the foreseeable future.
This was highly unexpected. There really is a lot to like about Black following his standout showing at Indiana, but he caught only 55 receptions in six collegiate seasons and turns 25 in October. Black does look good as a pure runner, boasting a hot motor and decent speed (4.46-second pro day 40) at 5-foot-9, 211 pounds, but second-year man Jordan James remains a strong candidate to serve as the RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey for the foreseeable future.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kaelon Black's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"Weight
208 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.45 secShuttle Time
4.55 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
125 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
29.13 in
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Goes in Round 6 of Reuter's mock
Friday's seven-round mock draft from Chad Reuter of NFL.com has Black going 186th overall to the Giants in Round 6.
ANALYSIS
Black rushed for 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns on Indiana's championship team in 2025 but added just four catches in 16 games. He'll likely need to prove himself as a pass catcher to carve out a meaningful role at the NFL level, but the 5-foot-9, 208-pound running back with 4.45 speed has likely showcased enough rushing ability to hear his name called Day 3.
Black rushed for 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns on Indiana's championship team in 2025 but added just four catches in 16 games. He'll likely need to prove himself as a pass catcher to carve out a meaningful role at the NFL level, but the 5-foot-9, 208-pound running back with 4.45 speed has likely showcased enough rushing ability to hear his name called Day 3.