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San Francisco 49ers Draft Christian McCaffrey's New Backup? Jordan James

Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James was selected No. 147 in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Good news for Jordan James is that the San Francisco 49ers are one of the most run heavy offenses in the NFL under coach Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco 49ers Draft Jordan James: Perfect Fit, Contract Details

The San Francisco 49ers drafted former Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James with the No. 147 overall selection of the 2025 NFL Draft. He waited until the fifth round to hear his name called, but he finds a home with the 49ers.

College Football News / 49ers Webzone / April 26

49ers select Oregon RB Jordan James in 5th round of 2025 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers selected Oregon running back Jordan James with the ninth pick (No. 147 overall) in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL Scouting Combine: At the NFL Scouting Combine, James posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.55 seconds and a broad jump of 9 feet, 9 inches.

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Oregon Ducks' Jordan James NFL Draft Projection: Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots

EUGENE – The 2025 NFL Draft is on the horizon, and several Oregon Ducks are anticipating hearing their names called. One of these athletes is running back

Oregon Ducks News / The 33rd Team / March 13

Jordan James 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Oregon Ducks RB

Height: 5094 (verified) Weight: 205lbs (verified) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Dameon Pierce Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James is a powerful, violent runner who excels through contact with a low center of gravity and good contact balance.

College Football News / Steelers Now / March 3

Oregon RB Jordan James Fits Arthur Smith’s Zone Rushing Attack

The 2025 NFL Draft running back class has received rave reviews and backed up those praises by putting on a quite a show yesterday in Indianapolis during testing and drills.

Broncos met with Oregon running back Jordan James at the Combine

The Broncos met with another Oregon Duck at the Combine, this time with running back Jordan James. The Broncos have added a bunch of Oregon Ducks in recent years.

College Football News / Dawgs By Nature / February 19

NFL Draft Profile: RB Jordan James, Oregon

Analyzing Oregon RB Jordan James as a potential draft pick for Cleveland The Cleveland Browns desperately need to add depth and playmaking ability to the running back room in 2025, and this year’s NFL Draft class is loaded with options in every round for Andrew Berry and Co.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 12

NFL Draft Sleeper: Dallas Cowboys To Draft Oregon Ducks Running Back Jordan James?

The Oregon Ducks 2024-24 college football season was one of their best season's in program history. The program finished 13-1 with a Big Ten Conference Championship and the No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Jordan James sends an incredibly heartfelt message to Oregon and its fans in making his latest decision about his future

When the Oregon Ducks were linked to Makhi Hughes, the top running back in the transfer portal, it became apparent that they were expecting their lead back, Jordan James, to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / January 2

Oregon Ducks' Jordan James Suffered Head Injury In Rose Bowl Loss To Ohio State

The Oregon Ducks saw their season end vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes in a 41-21 loss in the Rose Bowl during the College Football playoff quarterfinals. During the defeat, the Ducks saw one of their star players go down with injury and not return.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / January 1

Oregon Ducks' Jordan James Injured, Out For Game vs. Ohio State In Rose Bowl

Oregon Ducks starting running back Jordan James is injured and out for the game vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl, according to the ESPN broadcast.

Chiefs scouting report: Oregon Ducks RB Jordan James

Kareem Hunt gave the Kansas City Chiefs serviceable running back play in Isiah Pacheco’s absence, but the team should consider adding a younger, more dynamic backup for next season.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30

Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 3 Keys To Victory: Contain Will Howard

The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes are meeting for the second time this season. The first time these teams met, it was the Ducks who came out on top 32-31 at Autzen Stadium on Oct.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / December 10

National Championship odds: Betting favorites to win after College Football Playoff field announced

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. Now all that’s left is to play the games. But before the first-round Playoff games kick off Dec.

College Football News / NBC Sports / November 30

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Oregon RB Jordan James Had the Perfect Reaction to Achieving This Career Milestone

For a running back, the thousand-yard season is the gold standard of performance. Last year in the FBS 45 backs achieved it, the year before, 39. So far in 2024, 20 backs have hit the thousand mark, including Oregon's Jordan James.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / November 18

2025 NFL Draft Stock Report: Carson Beck, Riley Leonard Turn Back the Clock

As the college football season enters its final weeks, the stakes for each game are incredibly high. Top players across the country are vying for spots in conference championships and the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Oregon Ducks' standout proves he can carry the team when it matters most with big game in narrow win

The Oregon offense had plenty of struggles in their game against Wisconsin, including quarterback Dillon Gabriel failing to account for a touchdown, and the team scoring a season-low 16 points.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 1

'They dominate people' - Oregon running back Jordan James discusses the matchup with Michigan's defensive front

The Oregon Ducks will travel to Ann Arbor to play Michigan in The Big House for the first time since 2007. Now a part of the Big Ten Conference, Oregon's visit to Michigan continues their introduction to football fans across the country.

College Football News / Action Network / October 25