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Lew Nichols III

RB

Drafted 235th overall in the 7th round of the 2023 draft, Lew Nichols III arrived from Central Michigan. Now with PIT, he's in his 4th NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 220#

College

Central Michigan

Draft

Rd 7, 235th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.4

45th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 2 touches

Volume×0.1-0.87
Receiving×0.14+0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.33
Conversion×0.1-0.21
Ball security×0.06+0.04
Yards/carry×0.12-0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.02

2026 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).

Size53▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency43▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry47▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion37▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency54▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT49.446
2025PIT51.51

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Lew Nichols III has played in 5 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2026 with PIT: 6 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CIN—45.9
Week 4CLE—48.3
Week 5IND6 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 6TB—48.6

Lew Nichols III — common questions

What position does Lew Nichols III play?
Lew Nichols III is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Lew Nichols III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lew Nichols III has played for PIT (2025–2026).
Where did Lew Nichols III go to college?
Lew Nichols III played college football at Central Michigan.
When was Lew Nichols III drafted?
Lew Nichols III was selected in round 7, 235th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lew Nichols III scored?
Lew Nichols III has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lew Nichols III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lew Nichols III rated 49.4 for 2026, the 45th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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