Kaelon Black Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 208 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.1
- Pos rank
- RB55
- Rostered
- 48%
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 6th vs. RBs, favorable
Kaelon Black Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.1 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Kaelon Black's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,at LAR,8.0,RB36
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,2.5,RB61
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,1.7,RB66
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DEN,FavorableBroncos vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 19,vs WAS,ToughCommanders vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at ATL,ToughFalcons vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kaelon Black?
Black is averaging 4.1 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 107 rushing yards and 0 TD on 25 carries, plus 1 catches for 5 yards. That ranks RB55, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His yards per carry (4.3) is in the 56th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per opportunity (0.45) is the weakest, in the 7th. His quarterback has been Brock Purdy.
His best week was RB36 in Week 1 at the Rams (8.0 points); his worst, RB66 in Week 3 against the Cardinals (1.7). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Broncos (6th vs. RBs) in Week 4 and the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Black ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
4.356th percentile, about average
Yards per touch
4.344th percentile, about average
Target share
2.5%7th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.457th percentile, near the bottom
Kaelon Black 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Rams | W 27–7 | 8.0 | RB36 |
| 2 | vs Dolphins | W 35–13 | 2.5 | RB61 |
| 3 | vs Cardinals | W 36–30 | 1.7 | RB66 |
| Total | 3–0 | 12.2 | RB55 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Career | 3 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The upside is leverage. McCaffrey turns 30 after a 450-touch 2025, and one absence would vault Black into real volume. Temper the enthusiasm, though. Next on the depth chart after him: Jordan James. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Kaelon Black Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kaelon Black in Week 4?
Kaelon Black is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Broncos, as the RB55 in PPR total points this season (4.1 a game). The Broncos rank 6th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Black.
How many fantasy points is Kaelon Black averaging in 2026?
Kaelon Black is averaging 4.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 12.2 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.7 points.
Where does Kaelon Black rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kaelon Black ranks RB55 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kaelon Black worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Kaelon Black is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 48% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Kaelon Black's fantasy football role?
Kaelon Black is RB2 on the 49ers depth chart. He is averaging 8.3 carries and 0.7 targets a game, on 31% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Kaelon Black's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kaelon Black's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Broncos (6th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Seahawks (28th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Commanders (29th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kaelon Black been in fantasy football this season?
Kaelon Black has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.4 points around his 4.1-point average.
What is Kaelon Black's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kaelon Black's floor has been 1.7 PPR points (Week 3, RB66) and his ceiling 8.0 (Week 1, RB36). His median week has been 2.5 points. See Black's full game log.
Kaelon Black 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · San Francisco 49ersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 107
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 25
4.3 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 5
- TD
- 0
2 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 12.2
- Pos rank
- RB55
8.0 Best Week 1 @ LAR1.7 Worst Week 3 vs ARI
Advanced Rushing Stats
Black is on the field for 30.3% of snaps and draws 2.5% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.68 | 44th |
| Explosive run rate | 4.0% | 29th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.41 | 26th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.60 | 73rd |
| Broken tackles | 1 | 36th |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 30.3% | 23rd |
| Target share | 2.5% | 16th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 4 | 39th |
| Targets per game | 0.7 | 13th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs.
Profile: Black draws few targets and plays a part-time share of snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 8.3 carries and 0.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.1
Fantasy PPG
36
Rush yds/g
0.3
Rec/g
Kaelon Black career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 25 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Career | 3 | 25 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
4.1
Career PPG
3 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
Black has averaged 4.1 fantasy points per game over 3 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Black's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 107Rush yards2026
- 12.2Fantasy pts2026
- 112Career scrimmage yds2026–2026
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Kaelon Black Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kaelon Black have in 2026?
Kaelon Black has 12.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.1 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB55 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has 107 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 36 a game at 4.3 yards per carry. His high was 65 yards, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many touchdowns does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 25 carries.
How many carries does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has 25 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 8.3 a game, for 107 yards. His high was 14 carries, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many receptions does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has 1 reception for 5 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many receiving yards does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has 5 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 a game on 1 catch. His high was 5 yards, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many targets does Kaelon Black have this season?
Kaelon Black has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, and caught 1 of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many games has Kaelon Black played in 2026?
Kaelon Black has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Kaelon Black's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 3 games, Kaelon Black has 107 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 1 catches for 5 yards, for 12.2 PPR fantasy points (4.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kaelon Black have in his career?
Kaelon Black has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 3 games.
Kaelon Black Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.1
Carries/g
8.3
Rush yds/g
35.7
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
1.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Kaelon Black has averaged 8.3 carries, 35.7 rushing yards and 4.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Kaelon Black has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against LAR (8.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against ARI (1.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR29th | W 27-7 | 8.0 | 14 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | RB36 |
Week 1 · LAR · W 27-7 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIA8th | W 35-13 | 2.5 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB61 |
Week 2 · MIA · W 35-13 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ARI27th | W 36-30 | 1.7 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB66 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 36-30 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB2 week and two busts. For a running back ranked RB55 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB36 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Arizona
4 carries, 17 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 15% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Miami
7 carries, 25 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 33% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at the Rams
14 carries, 65 yds. 1/1 receiving, 5 yds.
He played 43% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
Kaelon Black Game Log FAQ
How did Kaelon Black do in his last game?
Kaelon Black scored 1.7 PPR points in Week 3 against the Cardinals, a 36–30 win, an RB66 finish. He ran 4 times for 17 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kaelon Black score in his last game?
Kaelon Black scored 1.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Cardinals, an RB66 finish for the week. That was 2.4 below his season average of 4.1.
How many rushing yards did Kaelon Black have in his last game?
Kaelon Black ran for 17 yards on 4 carries in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many touchdowns did Kaelon Black score in his last game?
Kaelon Black did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cardinals; his 1.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Kaelon Black have in his last game?
Kaelon Black had 4 carries for 17 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals, playing 15% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Kaelon Black have in his last game?
Kaelon Black caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
What were Kaelon Black's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Dolphins, a 35–13 win, Kaelon Black ran 7 times for 25 yards. That was 2.5 PPR points, an RB61 finish.
What was Kaelon Black's best game this season?
Kaelon Black's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Rams: 8.0 PPR points, an RB36 finish. He ran 14 times for 65 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards.
What was Kaelon Black's worst game this season?
Kaelon Black's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Cardinals: 1.7 PPR points, an RB66 finish. He ran 4 times for 17 yards, and caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Kaelon Black scored a touchdown in this season?
Kaelon Black has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Kaelon Black Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB55 at 4.1 PPR points per game.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Broncos in Week 4 (6th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
San Francisco spent a third-round pick (No. 90) on Black, but the immediate path is narrow. He lands behind Christian McCaffrey and joins Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo in a fight for secondary touches, so 2026 projections sit modestly around 98 carries for 388 yards, three scores, and roughly 67 total fantasy points. His college tape backs the role: 186 totes for 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns at Indiana in 2025, with the profile of a runway runner who wins on speed, burst, and clean vision.
The upside is leverage. McCaffrey turns 30 after a 450-touch 2025, and one absence would vault Black into real volume. Temper the enthusiasm, though. He brings almost no receiving resume (12 career targets), lacks power and contact balance, and Shanahan's history of developing late backs is spotty. Draft him as a cheap handcuff near pick 226, with a longer dynasty case if 2027 opens up.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Broncos in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 DEN, 6thWk 5 SEA, 28thWk 6 WAS, 29thWk 7 ATL, 30th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 5 (28th) and the Commanders in Week 6 (29th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Kaelon Black Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kaelon Black's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kaelon Black projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kaelon Black's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kaelon Black is the RB55 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kaelon Black's projected role going forward?
Kaelon Black is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Kaelon Black get more touches?
Kaelon Black's touches are trending down: 6.0 a game over his last two games against 9.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Kaelon Black's fantasy football upside?
Kaelon Black's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.0 PPR points (Week 1, RB36) and the Broncos in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Kaelon Black's fantasy value?
Kaelon Black's risks: the Seahawks in Week 5 and the Commanders in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kaelon Black's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Kaelon Black News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Black with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Black struggles vs. Arizona
4 CAR, 17 YDS
0 REC, 0 YDS (1 TGT)
1.7 fantasy points · RB66
Black ran 4 times for 17 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. He played 15% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Seven touches to CMC's 14 (opens in new tab)
Out-touched by CMC 14 to seven, settling into a clear backup role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Black struggles vs. Miami
2.5 fantasy points · RB61 · 1.6 below his 4.1 average
Black ran 7 times for 25 yards in the 35–13 win vs. Miami. He played 33% of the offensive snaps.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Active as expected Sunday (opens in new tab)
Suits up Sunday as anticipated and is in line for his usual role.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. On track to play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Expected to suit up Sunday after trending in the right direction.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.5 PPR points, an RB61 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Could miss Sunday's game; monitor status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.5 PPR points, an RB61 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Added to injury report (opens in new tab)
Shows up on the injury report; monitor his status for further details.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.5 PPR points, an RB61 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stands out in regular-season debut (opens in new tab)
Impressed in his regular-season debut, flashing upside worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.5 PPR points, an RB61 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 10W 27–7 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. Black solid in win at Los Angeles
8.0 fantasy points · RB36 · 3.9 above his 4.1 average
Black ran 14 times for 65 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 27–7 win at Los Angeles. He played 43% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Averages 7.0 yards per carry (opens in new tab)
Explosive on the ground, delivering strong efficiency with a 7.0 yards-per-carry average.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Black's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Brock Purdy: Another three total TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Brock Purdy, QB. 83 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian McCaffrey: Scores twice to reach 100 career TDs (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian McCaffrey: Not listed on injury report (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Christian McCaffrey: Fully dressed for latest practice (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian McCaffrey: Sitting out early drills Monday (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian McCaffrey: Goes through drills Tuesday (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 35 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the 49ers
Team reporting from 49ers.com, Dynasty Command.
Kaelon Black News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kaelon Black?
The latest Black update, from September 27: Black struggles vs. Arizona. Black ran 4 times for 17 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. He played 15% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Kaelon Black news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 1.7 fantasy points, a RB66 finish, 2.4 below his 4.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Kaelon Black's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Black: Seven touches to CMC's 14 (September 20). Out-touched by CMC 14 to seven, settling into a clear backup role.
Kaelon Black Bio
Kaelon Black is a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 26. Born October 17, 2001, he attended Salem and played college football at James Madison and then Indiana.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Black in round 3, pick 90, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 3 regular-season games since 2026, he has run for 107 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 1 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
San Francisco 49ers Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 90, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
College: James Madison, Indiana
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 3, pick 90.
About Kaelon Black: Bio FAQ
How old is Kaelon Black?
Kaelon Black is 24 years old. He was born on October 17, 2001. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Kaelon Black?
Kaelon Black is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 208 pounds, and plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does Kaelon Black weigh?
Kaelon Black weighs 208 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Kaelon Black wear?
Kaelon Black wears number 26 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays running back.
What position does Kaelon Black play?
Kaelon Black plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 26. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Kaelon Black play for?
Kaelon Black plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a running back. He has been with the 49ers since 2026.
Where did Kaelon Black go to college?
Kaelon Black played college football at Indiana, after attending Salem (VA).
Where is Kaelon Black from?
Kaelon Black went to high school in Virginia, at Salem, before playing college football at Indiana.
When is Kaelon Black's birthday?
Kaelon Black's birthday is October 17. He was born on October 17, 2001 and is 24 years old.
How long has Kaelon Black been in the NFL?
Kaelon Black is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kaelon Black played for?
Kaelon Black has played for the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What year did Kaelon Black enter the NFL?
Kaelon Black entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.