Christian McCaffrey is one of the most talented running backs that the NFL has seen this decade, although staying on the field has been difficult for Stanford product.
McCaffrey has only played over 10 games in seven of his prior 11 seasons, but when he is on the field he all but guarantees production.
Here's all the latest on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Christian Jackson McCaffrey |
Position | Running Back |
Age | 29 |
Height | 5'11" |
Weight | 210 lbs |
Birthday | June 7, 1996 |
Birthplace | Castle Rock, CO |
College | Stanford |
Draft | 2017: Rd 1, Pk 8 (CAR) |
Pro Experience | 9 seasons |
Team(s) | Carolina Panthers (2017-2022), San Francisco 49ers (2022-Present) |
Career Stats
Games Played | 112 |
Rushing Attempts | 1,658 |
Rushing Yards | 7,589 |
Rushing Touchdowns | 62 |
Receptions | 626 |
Receiving Yards | 5,390 |
Total Touchdowns | 36 |
*Stats entering 2026 season
Single Season Career Highs
Rushing Attempts | 311 (2025) |
Rushing Yards | 1,459 (2023) |
Rushing Touchdowns | 15 (2019) |
Receptions | 116 (2019) |
Receiving Yards | 1,005 (2019) |
Receiving Touchdowns | 7 (2023 & 2025) |
Awards & Honors
AP Offensive Player of the Year (2023)
3x First Team All-Pro (2019) (2023) (2025)
Second Team All-Pro (2018)
4x Pro Bowl (2019) (2022) (2023) (2025)
2019 NFL Scrimmage Yards Leader (2,392 Yards)
2023 NFL Scrimmage Yards Leader (2,023 Yards)
2023 NFL Rushing Yards Leader (1,459 Yards)
AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2025)
Other Achievements
AP College Football Player of the Year (2015)
Heisman Trophy Runner-up (2015)
Consensus All-American (2015)
Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year (2015)
Playing Style
McCaffrey is a prototypical NFL running back, with elite pass-catching ability, and speed, and short yardage ability. McCaffrey can do it all as an running back, making him a three-down back that does not have to come off the field in obvious passing or rushing situations.
Salary and contract
After joining the 49ers, McCaffrey signed a two-year, $38 Million extension that included $24 Million guaranteed. The contract runs through 2027.
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