Backfield
Who backs up the 49ers at running back?
San Francisco 49ers running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Christian McCaffrey leads the 49ers backfield, with Jordan James as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
49ers running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | Active | -166.0 | -0.54 |
| 2 | Jordan James | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Kaelon Black | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Isaac Guerendo | PUP | — | — |
| 6 | Sincere McCormick | Active | — | — |
| 7 | Patrick Taylor | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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