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R.J. Mickens

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R.J. Mickens came into the league as a 6th-round selection (214th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Clemson. Now with LAC, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Last season's 46.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 47th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'0", 210#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 6, 214th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
38.6

29th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.33
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.55
Run defense×0.2-0.53
Availability×0.1-0.11

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC38.63
2025LAC46.610

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, R.J. Mickens has played in 13 regular-season games, all with LAC.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 46.6, in the 47th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LV—41.1
Week 3BUF—41.9
Week 4SEA—40.4

R.J. Mickens — common questions

What position does R.J. Mickens play?
R.J. Mickens is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has R.J. Mickens played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), R.J. Mickens has played for LAC (2025–2026).
Where did R.J. Mickens go to college?
R.J. Mickens played college football at Clemson.
When was R.J. Mickens drafted?
R.J. Mickens was selected in round 6, 214th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has R.J. Mickens scored?
R.J. Mickens has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is R.J. Mickens's ScoutIndex Rating?
R.J. Mickens rated 38.6 for 2026, the 29th percentile among DEFs (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

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