Broncos Eyeing Kaelon Black as Late-Round Steal

0:00On April 6th, the Denver Broncos are showing real interest in Indiana running back Kalam Black as a Day 3 pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. This 5-foot 9-208-pound back started at James Madison, transferred to Indiana in 2024 and became a starter on. Their national championship team last year. He racked up 1,086 carries for 1,040 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry with 10 rushing touchdowns over. 16 games. Meanwhile, the Broncos just resigned veteran J.K. Dobbins and have RJ Harby coming off a strong rookie year with 12 touchdowns plus Joliel. McLaughlin and Tyler Beatty for depth. But with Dobbins' injury history, they need more reliable options in the backfield, making a late-round back like Black a smart move. Blacks got that high motor, hits holes hard, keeps his balance through contact, and fights for every yard as a north-south runner.

1:00His pro-day numbers pop with a 4.4-340, 37.5-inch vertical, and 27 bench reps, even without a combined invite. Scouts see him as a grinder, who gets what's blocked, solid against top defenses like Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami during Indiana's playoff. Push, where he averaged solid yards without flash, he's not a lead in speed or receiving, but he holds his own. Black could be that insurance policy and early down hammer for Denver, a late-round steal who brings toughness without the hype. Keep an eye on him, come draft time.