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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 75.60 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: Craig Reynolds
Summary
Jordan James is a compact, young RB with methodical, North-South running tendencies, though he lacks the burst or long speed to be a true big-play threat. His vision between the tackles is solid, but he’s a one-cut runner who prefers to stay frontside on zone plays. While he flashes occasional short-area quickness and a glimmer of burst at the hand-off, it fades quickly.
His contact balance is good but not elite, and he often relies on a spin move to avoid big hits. Elusiveness is average, as is his receiving ability—nothing stands out in that regard. Running behind a strong college offensive line, he benefited from open lanes but didn’t show dynamic creativity. A youthful, decently bouncy back, he offers efficiency over explosiveness in an NFL backfield.
About
- Career: Tied for fifth in school history in rushing touchdowns (31) and tied for ninth in rushing average (5.74 yards per carry)
- 2024: Second-team All-Big Ten (1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns rushing)
Strengths
- Compact with quality vision between the tackles and a methodical running style
- Good contact balance and a reliable spin move to avoid big hits
- Occasionally shows short-area quickness and a glimmer of burst at the hand-off
Weaknesses
- Lacks burst and long-speed to be a downfield threat
- Elusiveness is average, with no standout moves in space
- Receiving ability is limited, showing no standout traits as a pass-catcher
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches
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49ers' Jordan James: Headed to Bay Area
The 49ers selected James in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 147th overall.
James initially saw work as a part-time contributor with the Oregon Ducks in 2023, when he racked up 107 carries for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns working in tandem with Bucky Irving, but the former took over the lead job last season and posted workhorse numbers, racking up 233 totes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns to earn Second Team All-Big Ten honors. He didn't test particularly well at the combine and isn't viewed as a home-run threat, but he's quick to find the hole and get downhill. James joins a 49ers team that dealt Jordan Mason to the Vikings this offseason, leaving Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo (knee/ankle) at the top of the depth chart. Given McCaffrey's injury history, there's a non-zero chance James will see the field as a rookie if he can beat out Patrick Taylor for third-string duties.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Nashville, TN |
| Age: 21 |