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Seth McGowan

RB

Seth McGowan came into the league as a 7th-round selection (237th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Kentucky; New Mexico State; Butler University; Oklahoma. Now with IND, he's in his 1st NFL season. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'1", 223#

College

Kentucky; New Mexico State; Butler University; Oklahoma

Draft

Rd 7, 237th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.1

67th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 24 touches

Volume×0.1-0.31
Receiving×0.14-0.89
Total EPA×0.24+0.05
Conversion×0.1+0.51
Ball security×0.06+0.45
Yards/carry×0.12+0.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.42

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed50▶

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

Burst100▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility0▶

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

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency79▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion80▶

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

Receiving

Receiving13▶

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

Impact

Ball Security71▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND51.1688310

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Seth McGowan has played in 6 regular-season games, all with IND.

He has rushed for 88 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
41
14/g
0
Away3
47
16/g
0
In division2
41
21/g
0
Out of division4
47
12/g
0
In wins2
45
23/g
0
In losses4
43
11/g
0
On grass2
31
16/g
0
On turf4
57
14/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
Outdoors5
88
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 2KC—42.9
Week 3HOU14 rush yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 4WAS31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 5PIT16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 6TEN27 rush yds, 0 TD55.7

Seth McGowan — common questions

What position does Seth McGowan play?
Seth McGowan is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Seth McGowan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Seth McGowan has played for IND (2026).
Where did Seth McGowan go to college?
Seth McGowan played college football at Kentucky; New Mexico State; Butler University; Oklahoma.
When was Seth McGowan drafted?
Seth McGowan was selected in round 7, 237th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Seth McGowan scored?
Seth McGowan has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Seth McGowan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Seth McGowan rated 51.1 for 2026, the 67th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2026