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Nick Bawden

RB

A 7th-round pick (237th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of San Diego State, Nick Bawden has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with NYJ, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 58 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 245#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 7, 237th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.4

69th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.86
Receiving×0.14+0.02
Total EPA×0.24+0.61
Conversion×0.1+0.46
Ball security×0.06+0.09
Yards/carry×0.12-0.08
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.17

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size96▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency68▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion75▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving53▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security41▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume20▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency81▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023NYJ53.4641321
2021NYJ52.11120
2019DET49.87417

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Nick Bawden has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (2019), NYJ (2021–2023).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 58 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with NYJ: 21 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3NE1 rush yds, 1 TD53.1
Week 5DEN—48.3
Week 9LAC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 12MIA1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 14HOU3 rush yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 17CLE1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD53.2

Nick Bawden — common questions

What position does Nick Bawden play?
Nick Bawden is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Nick Bawden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nick Bawden has played for DET (2019), NYJ (2021–2023).
Where did Nick Bawden go to college?
Nick Bawden played college football at San Diego State.
When was Nick Bawden drafted?
Nick Bawden was selected in round 7, 237th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nick Bawden scored?
Nick Bawden has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Nick Bawden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nick Bawden rated 53.4 for 2023, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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