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Kaelon Black

RB

Kaelon Black came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (90th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Indiana; James Madison. Now with SF, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

5'9", 208#

College

Indiana; James Madison

Draft

Rd 3, 90th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46

31th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 38 touches

Volume×0.1+0.16
Receiving×0.14-0.22
Total EPA×0.24-0.25
Conversion×0.1-0.71
Ball security×0.06+0.63
Yards/carry×0.12-0.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.08

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size21▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry23▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion21▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving35▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency37▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SF46513615

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Kaelon Black has played in 5 regular-season games, all with SF.

He has rushed for 136 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
55
18/g
0
Away2
81
41/g
0
In division3
98
33/g
0
Out of division2
38
19/g
0
In wins5
136
27/g
0
On grass4
120
30/g
0
On turf1
16
16/g
0
Indoors1
65
65/g
0
Outdoors4
71
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR65 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 2MIA25 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 3ARI17 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 4DEN13 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 5SEA16 rush yds, 0 TD44.6

Kaelon Black — common questions

What position does Kaelon Black play?
Kaelon Black is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kaelon Black played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kaelon Black has played for SF (2026).
Where did Kaelon Black go to college?
Kaelon Black played college football at Indiana; James Madison.
When was Kaelon Black drafted?
Kaelon Black was selected in round 3, 90th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kaelon Black scored?
Kaelon Black has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kaelon Black's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kaelon Black rated 46.0 for 2026, the 31st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2026

Also from Indiana; James Madison