Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFL draft. He played for Carolina for over 5 years and was traded to San Francisco during the 2022 season for several draft picks. He helped the 49ers reach the NFC Championship Game in 2022 and was instrumental in San Francisco reaching the Super Bowl in 2023, where the 49ers lost to Kansas City in overtime. His 2024 season was marred by injuries, with Christian spending two different stints on injured reserve. He won Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 season, rushing for over 1,200 yards and catching 102 passes for over 900 receiving yards.
Christian is a devout Catholic who states that his faith in Christ is central to his life. He participates in pre-game Bible studies and chapel services with teammates, and often references Scripture in social media posts and interviews. Through the highs and lows of his NFL career, McCaffrey has stayed grounded and connected to his Christian faith.
