Christian Jackson McCaffrey, commonly known as Christian McCaffrey, is an American football player, currently positioned as a running back for the San Francisco 49ers. Before joining the 49ers in 2022, he spent his initial NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers from 2017 to 2022. In 2019, he became one of the few players ever to record over 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in the same season, setting numerous other franchise and NFL records in his stint with the Panthers.
McCaffrey was born in Castle Rock, Colorado, to an athlete couple. His father, Ed McCaffrey is a former NFL wide receiver and his mother, Lisa McCaffrey is a former soccer player. Undoubtedly, he has inherited the athletic genes from both of them. He initially attended Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora and then transferred to Valor Christian High School where he emerged as a star player, breaking several high school records. Additionally, he bagged the title of the Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Colorado consecutively in 2012 and 2013.
He showcased his brilliance beyond the football field, excelling in basketball and track & field as an outstanding sprinter. His prowess in running has undoubtedly contributed to his expertise as a running back.
Rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, McCaffrey committed to playing college football at Stanford University. Following his collegiate career, he was selected as the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Among many other records, McCaffrey once again set a franchise record, this time for the 49ers for most consecutive games with a touchdown. He achieved this milestone by scoring a touchdown in Week 4 of the 2023 season in the game against the Arizona Cardinals, extending his touchdown streak to 13 straight games. He has displayed stellar performances throughout his NFL career and the exceptional running back is anticipated to deliver even better performances, showcasing his boundless potential.
Christian McCaffrey College
McCaffrey attended Stanford University and played college football for the Stanford Cardinal football team from 2014 to 2016.
As a freshman in 2014, he accumulated 300 rushing yards from 43 carries and 251 receiving yards through 17 receptions, resulting in a total of two touchdowns.
He wrapped up the 2015 season with an impressive total of 2,019 rushing yards and gained 645 receiving yards through 45 receptions, and 5 touchdowns. Notably, he set a NCAA record with 3,864 all-purpose yards in a single season. His 2015 season was marked with several awards and achievements, including earning the Consensus All-American honor, Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, and Pac-12 Player of the Year, as well as clinching the Paul Hornung Award and the Jet Award.
During his last year at Stanford, he recorded a single-game rushing record with 284 rushing yards against the California Golden Bears. Additionally, he secured a spot on the 2016 All-Pac-12 first-team and won the title of the CoSIDA All-American of the Year. Eventually, while preparing for the 2017 NFL Draft, he opted out from playing in the Sun Bowl game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, concluding his collegiate career.
Christian McCaffrey College Statistics
| Season | Rushing | Receiving | Punt return | Kickoff return | All-purpose | |||||||||||||
| Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Ret | Yards | Avg | TD | Ret | Yards | Avg | TD | Yards | TD | |
| 2014 | 42 | 300 | 7.1 | 0 | 17 | 251 | 14.8 | 2 | 9 | 154 | 17.1 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 0 | 796 | 2 |
| 2015 | 337 | 2,019 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 645 | 14.3 | 5 | 15 | 130 | 8.7 | 1 | 37 | 1,070 | 28.9 | 1 | 3,864 | 15 |
| 2016 | 253 | 1,603 | 6.3 | 13 | 37 | 310 | 8.4 | 3 | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 0 | 14 | 318 | 22.7 | 0 | 2,327 | 16 |
| Total | 632 | 3,922 | 6 | 21 | 99 | 1,206 | 12.2 | 10 | 34 | 380 | 11.2 | 1 | 56 | 825 | 14.7 | 1 | 6,333 | 33 |
FAQs
Q. What is the worth of Christian McCaffrey's current NFL contract?
A. Although Christian McCaffrey has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, he has a contract extension signed with his former team, the Carolina Panthers. The four-year contract is valued at $64,063,500, including a signing bonus amount of $21,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $38,162,500, and an average annual salary of $16,015,875.
A. Although Christian McCaffrey has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, he has a contract extension signed with his former team, the Carolina Panthers. The four-year contract is valued at $64,063,500, including a signing bonus amount of $21,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $38,162,500, and an average annual salary of $16,015,875.
Q. Is Christian McCaffrey married?
A. No, Christian McCaffrey is not married yet. He is engaged to his girlfriend, Olivia Culpo.
A. No, Christian McCaffrey is not married yet. He is engaged to his girlfriend, Olivia Culpo.
Q. Which school did Christian McCaffrey attend?
A. Christian McCaffrey attended Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora as a freshman and then transferred to Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
A. Christian McCaffrey attended Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora as a freshman and then transferred to Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Q. Did Christian McCaffrey win the Heisman Trophy?
A. No, Christian McCaffrey did not win the Heisman Trophy as he finished second in the 2015 Heisman Trophy voting.
A. No, Christian McCaffrey did not win the Heisman Trophy as he finished second in the 2015 Heisman Trophy voting.
