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Bengals finalize Kaelon Black Top 30 visit after travel delays force ground transport
Brugler ranks Black around fifth/sixth round with potential in Cincinnati’s backfield mix
Black played at Indiana after James Madison and helped IU win national championship
Brugler notes Black’s balance, low center of gravity, and hit-the-gap running style
Black’s receiving role at Indiana was limited, impacting NFL projection
Team activity occurred under tight deadline for Top 30 visits
Black’s potential fit centers on special teams and situational roles
Kaelon Black’s college trajectory includes a transition from James Madison to Indiana
Bengals’ overall draft strategy focuses on building depth at running back
Author Jay Morrison provides context on Bengals coverage and history

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Kaelon Black spent Tuesday night at Chicago O’Hare after his pre-draft travel in Las Vegas, with a Cincinnati next-step delayed by a canceled connection.
The Bengals arranged an Uber to shuttle Black 316 miles from Chicago to Cincinnati the following morning.
Black transferred to Indiana in 2024 to continue under coach Curt Cignetti after his stint at James Madison, later emerging as one of Indiana’s two 1,000-yard rushers in 2025.
Black’s pre-draft itinerary featured top-30 visits with multiple NFL teams, reflecting broad interest in his profile.
Black played at James Madison before following Cignetti to Indiana in 2024, cementing his college progression under the same coach.
In 2025, Black produced 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns for Indiana, underscoring his role as a primary back.
The report confirms Black finished 2025 as one of Indiana’s two 1,000-yard rushers, highlighting his standout season.
Black’s pre-draft travel included a Cincinnati Uber pickup after Chicago, illustrating a demanding and logistics-heavy draft path.
NBC Sports’ coverage corroborates the 316-mile distance from Chicago to Cincinnati as a notable leg of Black’s journey.

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