Packers to host Indiana RB Kaelon Black on official pre-draft visit
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The Green Bay Packers will host Indiana running back Kaelon Black on an official pre-draft visit, per Gery Woelfel. The report was confirmed by Bill Huber of Packers on SI.
Black, a James Madison transfer who followed Curt Cignetti to Indiana, rushed 186 times for a career-high 1,034 yards (5.6 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns for the national champion Hoosiers in 2025. He scored three total touchdowns in wins over Alabama and Oregon during the playoffs and then finished his collegiate career rushing for 79 yards in the title game win over Miami.
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Over six collegiate seasons, Black rushed for 2,629 yards and 17 touchdowns and caught 53 passes for 488 yards and six more scores.
Despite a long season at Indiana, Black competed at the Senior Bowl during the pre-draft process. While he does not currently have a full athletic testing profile, Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported Black ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at 211 pounds during Indiana's pro day.
Black (5-9, 211) is currently the No. 181 overall player on the consensus big board, suggesting he'll likely be a Day 3 pick later this month.
The Packers have Josh Jacobs in the lead role and return Chris Brooks, a do-it-all player, and MarShawn Lloyd, a 2024 third-round pick, but depth and competition are required at the position. Black could be a Day 3 option for the Packers.
From Lance Zierlein's scouting report on NFL.com: "'Get what is blocked' runner with good size and above-average aggression as a finisher. Black split carries in Indiana’s downhill attack and generally kept the run on its designed track. He lacks ideal burst and utilizes too many stutter-steps in processing the run lane while headed to the hole. He’s not elusive inside but will add yards with his tackle-breaking and fall-forward running style. Black is a grinder with below-average third-down value, but he could create competition for a RB3/4 role in camp."
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