Jordan James

San Francisco 49ers
Running Back

Personal

Age	21
Birthdate	March 29, 2004
Height	5'10"
Weight	205 lb

Draft

College	Oregon
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 147
Team	SF

Fantasy Value

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Jordan James: Jordan James to Have a Much Bigger Role in 2026?

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that it seems as though the San Francisco 49ers "have big plans" for second-year running back Jordan James. Brian Robinson Jr. had a nice season as the backup to star RB Christian McCaffrey, carrying the ball 92 times for 400 yards and two touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, but the 26-year-old will be a free agent in March. James, 21, was taken in the fifth round out of Oregon last year, but he played in only three games and didn't have a single touch out of the backfield. Isaac Guerendo is an obvious cut candidate, but James probably will only see a significant role in San Fran's backfield in 2026 if Robinson walks in free agency. James was a healthy scratch for the first 14 games of the 2025 season and only played on special teams to close out the year. If Robinson isn't back next season, James will be an obvious handcuff for the oft-injured CMC.

Feb. 17, 2026 9:22 AM EST