Kaelon Black, RB #26
Player Information
Height: 5-10
Weight: 208
Born: 10/17/2001
College: Indiana
2026 Cap: $1,241,686
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49ers new RB Kaelon Black is EXPLOSIVE Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) April 25, 2026
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From the Web › USA Today
Christian McCaffrey led the NFL in touches during the 2025 season with 413 and the 49ers appeared to ease him into action in Week 1.
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From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — Kaelon Black enjoyed his NFL preseason debut in the 49ers’ blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers, with the full understanding that the work...
Posted Aug 22 at 6:00 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black reflects on his NFL debut, discusses his 33-yard performance, pass-catching potential and the areas he must improve.
Posted Aug 22 at 4:15 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
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49ers Notebook: Kaelon Black and De' Zhaun Stribling shine vs. Chargers as the left guard battle continues and the quarterback competition takes shape.
Posted Aug 21 at 1:03 AM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Just like Hollywood, the 49ers’ rookies shone in Southern California during San Francisco’s 41-17 preseason win over the Los...
Posted Aug 20 at 11:00 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black gets a big opportunity against the Chargers as injuries create uncertainty at RB2. Can the physical runner make his case?
Posted Aug 20 at 2:08 PM • Share
From the Web › 49ers.com
The San Francisco 49ers held their second joint practice of Training Camp with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday.
Posted Aug 18 at 3:20 PM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
EL SEGUNDO — Rookie running back Kaelon Black, out since Aug. 3 with an adductor injury, was one of the bright spots in the 49ers’ joint practice Tuesday...
Posted Aug 18 at 2:20 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black believes San Francisco's offense can unlock his receiving potential. Learn how Christian McCaffrey is helping his development.
Posted Aug 12 at 1:08 PM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers selected running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it did not take long for it to register with him.“I...
Posted Aug 12 at 12:40 PM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — A lot of the football world might have been surprised when the 49ers selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black with the No. 90 overall pick in the...
Posted Aug 12 at 10:00 AM • Share
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49ers coach Klay Kubiak explains Christian McCaffrey's absence and offers an encouraging injury update on Kaelon Black and other young running backs.
Posted Aug 10 at 1:21 PM • Share
From the Web › SI.com
The 49ers have the day off before resuming training camp on Monday. Let's answer some questions.
Posted Aug 2 at 9:40 AM • 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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Could 49ers rookie Kaelon Black be in line for a bigger role? A new prediction ties Christian McCaffrey's heavy workload to Black's potential impact.
Posted Jul 16 at 10:11 AM • Share
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49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk explains why De' Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black, and Romello Height could make meaningful contributions sooner than expected.
Posted Jul 11 at 11:47 AM • Share
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49ers training camp will begin with several rookies under the spotlight. See why De' Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height, Kaelon Black, and Ephesians Prysock matter.
Posted Jul 10 at 3:29 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black has impressed Greg Cosell, who believes the third-round pick could emerge as Christian McCaffrey's top backup.
Posted Jun 11 at 10:05 AM • Share
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49ers star George Kittle is already impressed by rookie RB Kaelon Black, praising his speed, maturity. "I like old rookies because they're ready to play."
Posted Jun 5 at 1:40 PM • Share
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49ers RB coach Bobby Turner outlines what rookie Kaelon Black must improve before training camp as he competes for a role in 2026.
Posted Jun 2 at 7:16 PM • Share
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49ers mailbag: Will rookie Kaelon Black make an impact? Plus free-agent rumors, Jacob Cowing's future, and why the defense should improve in 2026.
Posted May 30 at 8:37 AM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black is impressing coaches and teammates at OTAs with his running ability and emerging pass-catching skills.
Posted May 29 at 9:53 AM • Share
From the Web › SI.com
To make it back to the Super Bowl this upcoming season, the 49ers will need at least one of their rookies to play extremely well. Ideally, that rookie will be running...
Posted May 26 at 2:00 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black looks to silence critics after being drafted in the third round, aiming to break the team's recent running back struggles.
Posted May 26 at 10:10 AM • Share
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49ers veteran Kyle Juszczyk praises rookie Kaelon Black's physique, athleticism, and early offseason buzz as the third-round pick turns heads in San Francisco.
Posted May 22 at 12:17 PM • Share