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RB San Francisco 49ers #23

Christian McCaffrey Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
30
Height / weight
5'11", 210 lb
Experience
10th season
Drafted
2017 R1, #8

2026 Season

PPR PPG
19.3
Pos rank
RB6
Rostered
99%

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Christian McCaffrey Bio

Christian McCaffrey is a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 23. Born June 7, 1996, in Castle Rock, CO, he attended Valor Christian and played college football at Stanford.

The Carolina Panthers selected McCaffrey in round 1, pick 8, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on October 20, 2022. Since then, McCaffrey joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2022.

In 115 regular-season games since 2017, he has run for 7,755 yards and 65 touchdowns and caught 639 passes.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Panthers2017–2022 Carolina Panthers
3,980rush yds, 32 TD, 390 rec · 64 games
Best: 470.2 pts (2019)
49ers2022–now San Francisco 49ers
3,775rush yds, 33 TD, 249 rec · 51 games
Best: 416.6 pts (2025)
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. San Francisco 49ers Current team2022–present

    Acquired in a trade with the Carolina Panthers on October 20, 2022. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 48 of 51 games.

  2. Carolina Panthers2017–2022

    Selected in round 1, pick 8, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 60 of 64 games.

  3. College: Stanford

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Transactions

  1. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
  2. ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
  4. ContractSigned a two-year contract extension through 2027 with the San Francisco 49ers.
  5. TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2023 second-round pick, a 2023 third-round pick, a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  7. ActivatedActivated by the Carolina Panthers.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  9. ActivatedActivated by the Carolina Panthers.
  10. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  11. ContractSigned a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Carolina Panthers.
  12. SignedSigned a four-year, $17.2 million rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers.
  13. DraftedSelected by the Carolina Panthers in round 1, pick 8.

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About Christian McCaffrey: Bio FAQ

How old is Christian McCaffrey?

Christian McCaffrey is 30 years old. He was born on June 7, 1996. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.

How tall is Christian McCaffrey?

Christian McCaffrey is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers.

How much does Christian McCaffrey weigh?

Christian McCaffrey weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 5'11".

What number does Christian McCaffrey wear?

Christian McCaffrey wears number 23 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays running back.

What position does Christian McCaffrey play?

Christian McCaffrey plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 23. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.

What team does Christian McCaffrey play for?

Christian McCaffrey plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a running back. He has been with the 49ers since 2022.

Where did Christian McCaffrey go to college?

Christian McCaffrey played college football at Stanford, after attending Valor Christian (CO). The Carolina Panthers drafted him out of Stanford in 2017.

When was Christian McCaffrey drafted?

The Carolina Panthers selected Christian McCaffrey in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 8th overall pick, out of Stanford.

What round was Christian McCaffrey drafted in?

Christian McCaffrey was a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 8th overall by the Carolina Panthers.

What pick was Christian McCaffrey in the NFL Draft?

Christian McCaffrey was the 8th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round.

Where is Christian McCaffrey from?

Christian McCaffrey went to high school in Colorado, at Valor Christian, before playing college football at Stanford.

When is Christian McCaffrey's birthday?

Christian McCaffrey's birthday is June 7. He was born on June 7, 1996 and is 30 years old.

How long has Christian McCaffrey been in the NFL?

2026 is Christian McCaffrey's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a first-round pick of the Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.

What teams has Christian McCaffrey played for?

Christian McCaffrey has played for the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.

What year did Christian McCaffrey enter the NFL?

Christian McCaffrey entered the NFL in 2017, when the Carolina Panthers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 10th season.