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Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey is an American professional football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Christian McCaffrey is a star running back for the San Francisco 49ers, known for his dual-threat ability as both a runner and receiver.

What it is

Christian McCaffrey is an American professional football player who plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. Born June 7, 1996, in Castle Rock, Colorado, he played college football at Stanford University, where he set the NCAA single-season all-purpose yards record. He was selected eighth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers and traded to the 49ers in 2022.

Why it matters

McCaffrey is one of the NFL's most versatile offensive weapons, consistently ranking among the league leaders in total yards from scrimmage. His production—including 1,202 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in the 2025 season—makes him a key player for the 49ers and a popular figure in fantasy sports and NFL broadcasts in Canada.

Key details

McCaffrey is the son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey. He married Olivia Culpo in June 2024. He has faced notable injury absences during his career but is currently listed as active with no injury designation. His net worth is not consistently published in verified sources.

In short

  • Plays running back for the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Set NCAA record for all-purpose yards at Stanford.
  • Drafted 8th overall in 2017 by the Carolina Panthers.
  • Married to Olivia Culpo since June 2024.
Canadian angle

McCaffrey is relevant to Canadian readers as an NFL star whose games are widely followed in Canada, especially by fans of American football and fantasy sports.

Quick questions

How old is Christian McCaffrey?
He is 30 years old, born on June 7, 1996.
What team does Christian McCaffrey play for?
He plays for the San Francisco 49ers.
Who is Christian McCaffrey married to?
He married Olivia Culpo in June 2024.

Sources

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3117251/christian-mccaffrey
    Supports: Birthdate, team, position, college, draft information, active status
  2. San Francisco 49ers — https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/christian-mccaffrey/
    Supports: Team, age, height, weight, college, 2025 season stats
  3. NFL — https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-mccaffrey/
    Supports: Team, age, position, active status, injury note
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_McCaffrey
    Supports: Full name, birth date, career overview, relationship and marriage information, NCAA all-purpose yards record
  5. Spotrac — https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/21749/christian-mccaffrey
    Supports: Contract and salary context relevant to earnings, but not a confirmed net worth
  6. Yahoo Sports — https://www.yahoosports.com/article/christian-mccaffrey-injury-history-complete-210300917.html
    Supports: Career injury history and missed games