Jordan James headshot
RB San Francisco 49ers #29

Jordan James Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
22
Height / weight
5'9", 208 lb
Experience
2nd season
Drafted
2025 R5, #147

2026 Season

PPR PPG
1.5
Pos rank
RB90
Rostered
2%

Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 6th vs. RBs, favorable

Should I start James in Week 4? Rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Jordan James Bio

Jordan James is a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 29. Born March 29, 2004, he attended Oakland and played college football at Oregon.

The San Francisco 49ers selected James in round 5, pick 147, of the 2025 NFL Draft.

In 2 regular-season games since 2025, he has run for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 0 passes.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

49ers2025–now San Francisco 49ers
15rush yds, 0 TD, 0 rec · 2 games
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. San Francisco 49ers Current team2025–present

    Selected in round 5, pick 147, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 5 games.

  2. College: Oregon

2 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 5, pick 147.

All Jordan James stats & analysis

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About Jordan James: Bio FAQ

How old is Jordan James?

Jordan James is 22 years old. He was born on March 29, 2004. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.

How tall is Jordan James?

Jordan James is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 208 pounds, and plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers.

How much does Jordan James weigh?

Jordan James weighs 208 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 5'9".

What number does Jordan James wear?

Jordan James wears number 29 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays running back.

What position does Jordan James play?

Jordan James plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 29. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.

What team does Jordan James play for?

Jordan James plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a running back. He has been with the 49ers since 2025.

Where did Jordan James go to college?

Jordan James played college football at Oregon, after attending Oakland (TN). The San Francisco 49ers drafted him out of Oregon in 2025.

When was Jordan James drafted?

The San Francisco 49ers selected Jordan James in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 147th overall pick, out of Oregon.

What round was Jordan James drafted in?

Jordan James was a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 147th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.

What pick was Jordan James in the NFL Draft?

Jordan James was the 147th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round.

Where is Jordan James from?

Jordan James went to high school in Tennessee, at Oakland, before playing college football at Oregon.

When is Jordan James's birthday?

Jordan James's birthday is March 29. He was born on March 29, 2004 and is 22 years old.

How long has Jordan James been in the NFL?

2026 is Jordan James's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a fifth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.

What teams has Jordan James played for?

Jordan James has played for the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.

What year did Jordan James enter the NFL?

Jordan James entered the NFL in 2025, when the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 2nd season.