Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Kaelon Black
19/10/2026
Black rushed eight times for 34 yards and caught his only target for three yards in the 49ers' 23-17 Monday night win over the Washington Commanders. He shared the backfield with Christian McCaffrey, who logged roughly twice as many carries, as San Francisco leaned on its ground game.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kaelon Black is an American professional football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football for the James Madison Dukes and the Indiana Hoosiers, winning a 2025 College Football Playoff national championship with Indiana, and was selected by the 49ers in the third round (90th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
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| Weight | 208 lbs |
| Position | Running back |
| Jersey Number | 26 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Salem High School, Virginia Beach |
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| Undergraduate | Bachelor's degree in liberal studies, Indiana University |
Personal Life
| Pronunciation | Kay-lawn Black |
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Family
| Father | William Black, who played linebacker at Norfolk State (1996-99) |
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| Mother | Stacy Black |
Career
| High School | Salem High School, Virginia Beach |
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| College - James Madison | Played 2020-23 with 27 games and 16 starts; earned Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll recognition |
| College - Indiana | Played 2024-25; rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2025; part of the 2025 national championship team |
| NFL Draft | Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round (90th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, acquired in a trade with the Miami Dolphins |
| NFL Team | San Francisco 49ers (2026-present) |
| 2026 Season Stats (through early season) | 45 carries, 170 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions, 8 receiving yards |
| Awards and Honours | Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll (James Madison); College Football Playoff national champion (Indiana, 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Attended Salem High School in Virginia Beach, where he earned multiple all-state and all-district honours as a running back. | |
| 2. Was a dual-sport athlete in high school who also competed in track and played basketball. | |
| 3. Earned an academic award at Salem High School. | |
| 4. Followed James Madison coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana, along with several other James Madison players. | |
| 5. Was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine before being drafted. | |
| 6. Was college teammates with 49ers players Kurtis Rourke and C.J. West at Indiana. | |
| 7. Was the third running back selected in the 2026 NFL Draft's first three rounds from the Notre Dame and Indiana group, behind Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. |
