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Riley Nowakowski

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A 5th-round pick (169th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Indiana; Wisconsin, Riley Nowakowski has built an NFL career since. He's currently with PIT, in his 1st season in the league. His size stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position.

Size

6'2", 250#

College

Indiana; Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 5, 169th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

55th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.91
Receiving×0.14+0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed3▶

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

Burst27▶

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 Efficiency52▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry68▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion53▶

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

Receiving

Receiving58▶

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

Impact

Ball Security24▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume8▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT50.62

Career profile

Riley Nowakowski has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with PIT.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL—48.4
Week 5IND—49.4

Riley Nowakowski — common questions

What position does Riley Nowakowski play?
Riley Nowakowski is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Riley Nowakowski played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Riley Nowakowski has played for PIT (2026).
Where did Riley Nowakowski go to college?
Riley Nowakowski played college football at Indiana; Wisconsin.
When was Riley Nowakowski drafted?
Riley Nowakowski was selected in round 5, 169th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Riley Nowakowski scored?
Riley Nowakowski has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Riley Nowakowski's ScoutIndex Rating?
Riley Nowakowski rated 50.6 for 2026, the 55th 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

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