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 › Niners Wire
One of the San Francisco 49ers breakout rookies from Week 1 may not be able to suit up in Week 2 when the 49ers host the Miami Dolphins.
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From the Web › 49ers.com
The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the home opener contest against the Miami Dolphins.
Posted Sep 18 at 5:00 PM • Share
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49ers vs. Dolphins final injury report: Eddy Piñeiro and Kaelon Black are questionable, while De' Zhaun Stribling is out for Sunday's Week 2 game.
Posted Sep 18 at 2:22 PM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers could be without another standout rookie in their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Rookie running back Kaelon Black, who...
Posted Sep 18 at 2:20 PM • Share
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The 49ers will likely sign another kicker before facing the Dolphins as Eddy Piñeiro battles an illness, while Kyle Shanahan offers an update on Kaelon Black.
Posted Sep 18 at 2:18 PM • Share
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black opens up about learning from Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Trent Williams, Fred Warner and Kyle Shanahan in his first season.
Posted Sep 18 at 10:09 AM • Share
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49ers Notebook: Kaelon Black shines, Brock Purdy pays up, George Kittle has no setbacks, and San Francisco prepares for Miami in Week 2.
Posted Sep 17 at 5:44 PM • Share
From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
Is the Christian McCaffrey-Kaelon Black running back split real? It's too soon to say, but the early returns are promising for the San Francisco 49ers.
Posted Sep 17 at 4:43 PM • Share
From the Web › Niners Wire
A breakout star of Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers appeared on the practice report with an injury for Week 2. Kyle Shanahan had an update.
Posted Sep 17 at 4:00 PM • Share
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49ers injury report: Nick Bosa and several key players return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, while Eddy Piñeiro remains sidelined.
Posted Sep 17 at 2:45 PM • Share
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49ers GM John Lynch explained Kaelon Black's emergence and how San Francisco plans to rotate its running backs to keep Christian McCaffrey fresh.
Posted Sep 17 at 9:02 AM • Share
NFL Week 2 PREDICTIONS w/ 49ers RB Kaelon Black: Seahawks-Cardinals, 49ers-Dolphins, Bills | Sherman
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Posted Sep 16 at 10:00 AM • Share
From the Web › Niners Wire
It's only been one game, but San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black is reminding one of his teammates of a former 49ers standout RB.
Posted Sep 14 at 7:20 PM • Share
From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
Following his successful NFL regular-season debut, 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black praised the play of the men up front.Yes, he had the backs of the 49ers’...
Posted Sep 14 at 10:00 AM • Share
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49ers Notebook: Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black shine, while Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel return in a dominant win over the Rams.
Posted Sep 11 at 12:35 AM • Share
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.
Posted Sep 10 at 7:40 PM • Share
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49ers OC Klay Kubiak shares updates on Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Kaelon Black, the offensive line and more ahead of the Raiders game.
Posted Aug 23 at 2:27 PM • Share
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49ers OC Klay Kubiak discusses George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey's returns, the open left guard battle, Kaelon Black, Jordan James and the offense.
Posted Aug 23 at 2:18 PM • Share
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49ers OT Colton McKivitz praises George Kittle's impressive return and explains how rookie Kaelon Black's aggressive running style helps the run game.
Posted Aug 23 at 1:22 PM • Share
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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