Kaelon Black

Running Back · 2026 NFL Draft class · Indiana

Age

Experience

Rookie

Size

5'10" · 211 lb

College

Indiana

Kaelon Black 2026 Outlook

Kaelon Black was selected in round 3 with the 90th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is projected for a rotational role with week-to-week fantasy viability. Coming out of Indiana, Kaelon Black projects as a long-term piece of the San Francisco 49ers offense. DraftCall will track Kaelon Black's weekly production the moment the 2026 NFL season begins.

›Round 3 (90th overall) by San Francisco; the only true RB taken in Rounds 2-3 of the 2026 Draft
›Indiana national champion; six-year college career raises durability flags
›Shanahan-system fit with pass-pro chops and run-game juice but limited upside; CMC injury insurance and satellite role at best

Kaelon Black Rookie FAQ

Is Kaelon Black a fantasy sleeper for 2026?▾

Kaelon Black was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in round 3 with the 90th overall pick. Rookie fantasy value depends on opportunity, which is determined by depth chart role and team scheme. Monitor offseason reports to track Kaelon Black's path to a starting opportunity.

Where did Kaelon Black get drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?▾

Kaelon Black was selected with the 90th overall pick in round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

What position does Kaelon Black play?▾

Kaelon Black plays running back and played college football at Indiana.

Veterans on the San Francisco 49ers

The veterans Kaelon Black steps in alongside. Depth chart context shapes the rookie outlook more than any combine number.

RB · #1

Christian McCaffrey

21.5 PPG · Bye W14

QB · #6

Brock Purdy

19.7 PPG · Bye W14

TE · #3

George Kittle

12.1 PPG · Bye W14

QB · #33

Mac Jones

11.8 PPG · Bye W14

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