49ers select Jordan James-RB-Oregon with the 147th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted by Makit78:
Jordan James fits the SF (MO) in Running backs which are : Tough,Productive Runners , (As a sophomore he led the Pac-12 with a 7.09 yards per carry while scoring 11 touchdowns on 107 attempts.In 2024 he followed with a (7.1) YPC.

Jordan James running style is somewhere in between Christian McCaffrey's(juke and cutting) running style ,And J Mason's power running, But ,one big difference is Jordan James is a much better receiver than Mason was ,and is just as capable as Christian M. ,When running as a receiver from the back field (Jordan James had an impressive 86% (running back Passing Production rating)

J.James is closer to McCaffrey's as far as playing Weight they're both 205 lbs. J. James power game is very impressive (James started his career as a freshman as a short yardage runner where he scored 5 TD'S on 46 carries . James was a TD Monster scoring 31 rushing TD'S in three seasons.These are some of James other metrics :
His Yds per touch is in the 72 percentile range , and has a 71 TD percentile range .His first down conversion rate was in the 88 percentage area !

and he had 65% of his carries average 10 yds or more ! Just as impressive is his 20 Yds or more run's, Which are in the 81 Percentile Range
(Which shows his Big Play Ability) J. Jordan brings another capable Rb for SF not named Christian McCaffrey's that is a real legitimate threat with Home Run potential on any normal play.

These metrics fit a Solid NFL running back with Potential for more, His averages are close to Pro Bowl averages (If he gets a bigger role) not saying he will be a Pro Bowler but his averages are that ,he has more than average chances for being a (Big Upside Potential type of Player).

Scouting Profile

James pinballs off would-be tacklers well and keeps moving forward with momentum. He is adept at running through arm tackles and powering past the initial wave of defenders.
He attacks the line of scrimmage with good vision. James identifies potential running lanes and can change course quickly with jump cuts. He finds and hits small creases well to get what is blocked up by his offensive line. He displays the versatility to fit both gap and zone-blocking schemes.

His player comp is Marshon Lynch

Onje big difference. He's not as good as CMC.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Makit78:
Jordan James fits the SF (MO) in Running backs which are : Tough,Productive Runners , (As a sophomore he led the Pac-12 with a 7.09 yards per carry while scoring 11 touchdowns on 107 attempts.In 2024 he followed with a (7.1) YPC.

Jordan James running style is somewhere in between Christian McCaffrey's(juke and cutting) running style ,And J Mason's power running, But ,one big difference is Jordan James is a much better receiver than Mason was ,and is just as capable as Christian M. ,When running as a receiver from the back field (Jordan James had an impressive 86% (running back Passing Production rating)

J.James is closer to McCaffrey's as far as playing Weight they're both 205 lbs. J. James power game is very impressive (James started his career as a freshman as a short yardage runner where he scored 5 TD'S on 46 carries . James was a TD Monster scoring 31 rushing TD'S in three seasons.These are some of James other metrics :
His Yds per touch is in the 72 percentile range , and has a 71 TD percentile range .His first down conversion rate was in the 88 percentage area !

and he had 65% of his carries average 10 yds or more ! Just as impressive is his 20 Yds or more run's, Which are in the 81 Percentile Range
(Which shows his Big Play Ability) J. Jordan brings another capable Rb for SF not named Christian McCaffrey's that is a real legitimate threat with Home Run potential on any normal play.

These metrics fit a Solid NFL running back with Potential for more, His averages are close to Pro Bowl averages (If he gets a bigger role) not saying he will be a Pro Bowler but his averages are that ,he has more than average chances for being a (Big Upside Potential type of Player).

Scouting Profile

James pinballs off would-be tacklers well and keeps moving forward with momentum. He is adept at running through arm tackles and powering past the initial wave of defenders.
He attacks the line of scrimmage with good vision. James identifies potential running lanes and can change course quickly with jump cuts. He finds and hits small creases well to get what is blocked up by his offensive line. He displays the versatility to fit both gap and zone-blocking schemes.

His player comp is Marshon Lynch

Onje big difference. He's not as good as CMC.

Who is this Marshon Lynch you speak of? Walmart version of Beastmode?

Originally posted by Wolf_Packer_53:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Makit78:
Jordan James fits the SF (MO) in Running backs which are : Tough,Productive Runners , (As a sophomore he led the Pac-12 with a 7.09 yards per carry while scoring 11 touchdowns on 107 attempts.In 2024 he followed with a (7.1) YPC.

Jordan James running style is somewhere in between Christian McCaffrey's(juke and cutting) running style ,And J Mason's power running, But ,one big difference is Jordan James is a much better receiver than Mason was ,and is just as capable as Christian M. ,When running as a receiver from the back field (Jordan James had an impressive 86% (running back Passing Production rating)

J.James is closer to McCaffrey's as far as playing Weight they're both 205 lbs. J. James power game is very impressive (James started his career as a freshman as a short yardage runner where he scored 5 TD'S on 46 carries . James was a TD Monster scoring 31 rushing TD'S in three seasons.These are some of James other metrics :
His Yds per touch is in the 72 percentile range , and has a 71 TD percentile range .His first down conversion rate was in the 88 percentage area !

and he had 65% of his carries average 10 yds or more ! Just as impressive is his 20 Yds or more run's, Which are in the 81 Percentile Range
(Which shows his Big Play Ability) J. Jordan brings another capable Rb for SF not named Christian McCaffrey's that is a real legitimate threat with Home Run potential on any normal play.

These metrics fit a Solid NFL running back with Potential for more, His averages are close to Pro Bowl averages (If he gets a bigger role) not saying he will be a Pro Bowler but his averages are that ,he has more than average chances for being a (Big Upside Potential type of Player).

Scouting Profile

James pinballs off would-be tacklers well and keeps moving forward with momentum. He is adept at running through arm tackles and powering past the initial wave of defenders.
He attacks the line of scrimmage with good vision. James identifies potential running lanes and can change course quickly with jump cuts. He finds and hits small creases well to get what is blocked up by his offensive line. He displays the versatility to fit both gap and zone-blocking schemes.

His player comp is Marshon Lynch

Onje big difference. He's not as good as CMC.

Who is this Marshon Lynch you speak of? Walmart version of Beastmode?

ChatGPT dropping the ball

Originally posted by 9moon:
one OBVIOUS Shannanigans STOOD UP !!

did you really believe Shanny when he said he didn't even know 25 was dressed up??

U think Tom Rathman as FB would have had 72 catches in one season if the ball never went his way?

.. and that's with JR, JT, BJ, and RC..

What are you blathering about?

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Are we gonna see a 3peat of the UDFA or later guy being better than the higher draft pick?

Mitchell (6th) > Sermon (3rd)
Mason (UDFA) > TDP (3rd)

Miner (UDFA) > James (5th)????

I don't think so for 2 reasons:
1. Frank Gore
2. 5th (money) round

Its weird but the 3rd round RB whiffs always bothered me more than the Lance trade.

Like I understand what they were going for- they swung for the fences even though it was an awful pick.

But it seems universally people really didn't like Sermon or TDP, for good reason.

James and Kiner are bowling balls, and I really think they could be good. Kiner's terrible tiny hands are going to limit his career because he's unlikely to be trusted to catch much which may significantly limit him since when he's in he may never be thrown to. That said I really want CMC to get half as many snaps as he did 2 years ago, but I don't think Guerendo can run like an every down back either and I think he would be best used as a swiss army knife more like Deebo was.

I would hope James is good enough that he can be out there 1 out of 3 drives as the base RB with Guerendo getting spot duty during those drives.

Also, CMC is good enough as a receiver he can fill in lining up wide to help with the thin-ness of the WR group particularly early in the year.

Aaaand ... Juice, Kittle, and Ferrell are all good to great blockers in the run game to free up the backs even more.

I think niners run the crap out of the ball especially early in the season. I could see James getting 4th quarter reps in games they are ahesd

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
I think niners run the crap out of the ball especially early in the season. I could see James getting 4th quarter reps in games they are ahesd

I want him getting 1st quarter carries too. I want a real rotation and don't want CMC getting to choose when to come out.

Originally posted by Scoots:
James and Kiner are bowling balls, and I really think they could be good. Kiner's terrible tiny hands are going to limit his career because he's unlikely to be trusted to catch much which may significantly limit him since when he's in he may never be thrown to. That said I really want CMC to get half as many snaps as he did 2 years ago, but I don't think Guerendo can run like an every down back either and I think he would be best used as a swiss army knife more like Deebo was.

I would hope James is good enough that he can be out there 1 out of 3 drives as the base RB with Guerendo getting spot duty during those drives.

Also, CMC is good enough as a receiver he can fill in lining up wide to help with the thin-ness of the WR group particularly early in the year.

Aaaand ... Juice, Kittle, and Ferrell are all good to great blockers in the run game to free up the backs even more.

I definitley like this. And, not sure if many others have already said this, but I do not wish to see him continually pounded into the opposing defensive line like a wrecking ball.

Originally posted by Scoots:
James and Kiner are bowling balls, and I really think they could be good. Kiner's terrible tiny hands are going to limit his career because he's unlikely to be trusted to catch much which may significantly limit him since when he's in he may never be thrown to. That said I really want CMC to get half as many snaps as he did 2 years ago, but I don't think Guerendo can run like an every down back either and I think he would be best used as a swiss army knife more like Deebo was.

I would hope James is good enough that he can be out there 1 out of 3 drives as the base RB with Guerendo getting spot duty during those drives.

Also, CMC is good enough as a receiver he can fill in lining up wide to help with the thin-ness of the WR group particularly early in the year.

Aaaand ... Juice, Kittle, and Ferrell are all good to great blockers in the run game to free up the backs even more.

It makes so much sense for cmc to play the wide back. He can do all that stuff and let us get another back on field

Originally posted by Isosceles:

Originally posted by Scoots:
James and Kiner are bowling balls, and I really think they could be good. Kiner's terrible tiny hands are going to limit his career because he's unlikely to be trusted to catch much which may significantly limit him since when he's in he may never be thrown to. That said I really want CMC to get half as many snaps as he did 2 years ago, but I don't think Guerendo can run like an every down back either and I think he would be best used as a swiss army knife more like Deebo was.

I would hope James is good enough that he can be out there 1 out of 3 drives as the base RB with Guerendo getting spot duty during those drives.

Also, CMC is good enough as a receiver he can fill in lining up wide to help with the thin-ness of the WR group particularly early in the year.

Aaaand ... Juice, Kittle, and Ferrell are all good to great blockers in the run game to free up the backs even more.

I definitley like this. And, not sure if many others have already said this, but I do not wish to see him continually pounded into the opposing defensive line like a wrecking ball.

That is what James is for.

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
I think niners run the crap out of the ball especially early in the season. I could see James getting 4th quarter reps in games they are ahesd

Feels that way for sure. The uncertainty and parity in the WR room...the D focus...Shanahan general proclivity to that kind of offense.

Originally posted by NinerPrideinNJ:

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
I think niners run the crap out of the ball especially early in the season. I could see James getting 4th quarter reps in games they are ahesd

Feels that way for sure. The uncertainty and parity in the WR room...the D focus...Shanahan general proclivity to that kind of offense.

I used to love it when Mooch would just punish opponents and run 10-15 downs in a row. It would just break defenses. Of course that only works if you keep getting first downs.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Are we gonna see a 3peat of the UDFA or later guy being better than the higher draft pick?

Mitchell (6th) > Sermon (3rd)
Mason (UDFA) > TDP (3rd)

Miner (UDFA) > James (5th)????

I don't think so for 2 reasons:
1. Frank Gore
2. 5th (money) round

Its weird but the 3rd round RB whiffs always bothered me more than the Lance trade.

Like I understand what they were going for- they swung for the fences even though it was an awful pick.

But it seems universally people really didn't like Sermon or TDP, for good reason.

Yeah, I didn't understand the sermon or TDP pick. I'm always optimistic until proven otherwise but they never made a ton of sense to me.

Jordan James makes sense, from what I've seen. He's a more well rounded back who can get the tough yards or goal line stuff. There were quite a few solid running back options in this draft and I think we nabbed one that is a great fit for what we do and what we need, we need someone who can give CMC a rest without having to change the offense too much.

if he can get us nice chunks of yards at a quality clip, worth it.

the problem last year was that our running backs were super boom or bust, which leads to tons of punts and inconsistency. Mason would get 0, -1, 2, 15, 0, 0, 3, -2, 18. Etc. That is a drive killer. Need positive yards consistently or it puts you in long third and second downs - which almost always leads to punts.

On the bright side, if a rookie RB can make the read and cut consistently, and if they can understand the blocking assignments, they can get on the field and be good NFL players. It's one of the easiest positions to play well for rookies.

BTW, Guerendo made mistakes both in protection and in hitting the hole which is one of the reasons he didn't get much play. Hopefully he's found some consistency there. I still don't think he's an every down back.

What we need is a coach willing to make it happen.