Jordan James, RB #29
Player Information
Height: 5-9
Weight: 208
Born: 3/29/2004
College: Oregon
Experience: 2 seasons
2026 Cap: $1,114,921
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My goodness, Oregon's Jordan James just knocked the soul out of the defender. The definition of a truck stick. Bobby
Updated Aug 28 at 12:34 AM • Share
From the Web › The Mercury News
San Francisco 49ers - Las Vegas Raiders: Niners' backfield had a strong showing, but the team's defensive tackles underwhelmed.
Posted Aug 27 at 9:54 PM • Share
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49ers training camp practice 15 featured Jordan James' return, Brock Purdy's big plays, Deebo Samuel's versatility, injuries and more from Saturday.
Posted Aug 22 at 4:55 PM • Share
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49ers injury news: De' Zhaun Stribling and Deommodore Lenoir are day-to-day, while Jordan James, Kaelon Black and others return to practice.
Posted Aug 22 at 2:15 PM • Share
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
49ers running back Jordan James was competing with Kaelon Black â?? a third-round pick this spring â?? for the primary backup job behind Christian McCaffrey...
Posted Jul 30 at 3:00 PM • Share
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The 49ers worked out three veteran running backs after Jordan James suffered a rib fracture, signaling the team may seek backfield depth.
Posted Jul 30 at 1:58 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black could seize the RB2 role after Jordan James' injury. Christian McCaffrey and Colton McKivitz praise the young runner.
Posted Jul 29 at 1:11 PM • Share
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The 49ers announced injury updates on Ricky Pearsall, Jordan James and Malik Mustapha, with all three players dealing with setbacks during training camp.
Posted Jul 29 at 10:38 AM • Share
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49ers aim to reduce Christian McCaffrey's workload in 2026, with Kyle Shanahan pointing to Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo as possible added backfield help.
Posted Mar 30 at 2:59 PM • Share
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San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James looks ready to take a bigger role in 2026 after showing promise in limited action last season.
Posted Jan 23 at 7:20 AM • Share
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Insightful 49ers Mailbag: updates on Jordan James, Fred Warner, Brandon Aiyuk, rookie progress, Mac Jones' future, and more ahead of Week 12.
Posted Nov 23 '25 a 9:39 AM • Share
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49ers list 6 players inactive vs. Jaguars in Week 4, including Renardo Green, Jordan James, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. See who's out.
Posted Sep 28 '25 a 11:40 AM • Share
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49ers GM John Lynch says new RB Brian Robinson will have a "big role." He also provides insight on Jordan James' injury and the team's depth.
Posted Aug 28 '25 a 9:26 AM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers now are in regular-season mode, with only the early portion of Wednesday’s practice open to the media.During the approximately 20...
Posted Aug 27 '25 a 6:40 PM • Share
From the Web › Pro Football Talk
Mykel Williams wasn't the only rookie draft pick who was injured this week.Running back Jordan James did not participate in Thursday's practice after injuring a...
Posted Aug 7 '25 a 2:00 PM • Share
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49ers rookie RB Jordan James will miss multiple weeks after breaking his finger and needing surgery. Kyle Shanahan also gave updates on others.
Posted Aug 7 '25 a 1:17 PM • Share
49ers injury updates: Lenoir sidelined with hip irritation, no Jennings timeline, James nursing knee
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gives injury updates on Jauan Jennings, Deommodore Lenoir, and rookie Jordan James after training camp practice.
Posted Jul 31 '25 a 2:43 PM • Share
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Kyle Shanahan gives early impressions of 49ers rookie RB Jordan James and WR Jordan Watkins, emphasizing the need for pads to truly evaluate.
Posted Jul 28 '25 a 7:44 AM • Share
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For 49ers rookie Jordan James to win OROY, key injuries would be needed. Find out why it's a long shot for the running back
Posted Jun 30 '25 a 3:38 PM • Share
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Christian McCaffrey commends rookie 49ers running backs Jordan James and Corey Kiner, calling their offseason effort "everything you would want."
Posted Jun 18 '25 a 11:38 AM • Share
From the Web › SI.com
ESPN ranks 49ers rookie running back Jordan James in the lowest tier of rookie running backs -- "depth" backs.
Posted May 16 '25 a 7:00 PM • Share
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ESPN projects limited Year 1 impact for 49ers rookie RB Jordan James, viewing him as a depth piece behind McCaffrey and Guerendo in a crowded backfield.
Posted May 16 '25 a 9:37 AM • Share
From the Web › SI.com
After the draft, 49ers running back Jordan James was asked about Frank Gore. Here's what James said.
Posted May 3 '25 a 5:00 PM • Share
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The 49ers need Jordan James to contribute right away because they can't use Christian McCaffrey the same way they used to.
Posted Apr 30 '25 a 5:00 PM • Share
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Four 49ers picks made Matt Miller's top 100 of the 2025 NFL Draft, with strong praise for Mykel Williams, CJ West, Jordan Watkins, and Jordan James.
Posted Apr 30 '25 a 1:34 PM • Share
From the Web › The Mercury News
Running backs Jordan James and Corey Kiner join the 49ers' ever-important and often-changing rushing attack.
Posted Apr 30 '25 a 6:00 AM • Share
From the Web › SI.com
Jordan Mason is 6'0", 223 lbs. Jordan James is 5'10", 205 lbs. So if Mason is a heavyweight, James is more of a middleweight.
Posted Apr 28 '25 a 3:00 PM • Share
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49ers draft RB Jordan James, a tough runner compared to Jordan Mason, aiming to bolster depth and bring physicality to San Francisco's backfield.
Posted Apr 27 '25 a 12:43 PM • Share
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Jordan James aims to bring his end-zone talent to the 49ers, learning from Christian McCaffrey and earning praise from legend Frank Gore.
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 1:01 PM • Share
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Get to know 49ers fifth-round RB Jordan James — a tough, dependable runner from Oregon who adds depth and power to San Francisco's backfield.
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 12:31 PM • Share
From the Web › NFL.com
The San Francisco 49ers select Oregon running back Jordan James in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 147 overall pick (via a trade with the Washington...
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 12:23 PM • Share
From the Web › 49ers.com
With the 147th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Oregon running back Jordan James.
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 11:40 AM • Share
From the Web › NFL.com
With the 9th pick in the 5th round (147th overall), the San Francisco 49ers have selected RB Jordan James of Oregon.
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 11:30 AM • Share
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49ers draft Oregon RB Jordan James in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft, adding a tough, explosive runner with high upside to their backfield rotation.
Posted Apr 26 '25 a 11:27 AM • Share