RB 12
Kaelon Black
Indiana
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 210 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Michael Meegan
Measurables
Physical
Traits
offense
Power Runner
Trait Prototype: Najee Harris
Summary
Strengths
Chain Mover
Pass Protection Ace
Weaknesses
Short area burst
Receiving Ability
Final Report
Black started his career at JMU and transferred with Coach Cignetti in 2024 to help lead them to the 2025 national title where he eclipsed 1000 yards for the first time in his career. Black has an aggressive running style where he hits the hole quick and does not shy away from contact. He does a good job maximizing what his blockers give him on each carry. He is competitive in pass protection and has some nice instances of stonewalling defenders on tape. Black lacks suddenness as a runner and hasn’t show he can consistently make guys miss without running through them. At Indiana he caught 8 passes in his 2 seasons so it’s hard to project him as a consistent pass catcher at the next level. Black projects best as a committee back who will get some run on early downs when the starter needs a breather but his lack of receiving production makes it hard to think he will ever be more then that.