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Kene Nwangwu

RB

Kene Nwangwu came into the league as a 4th-round selection (119th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Iowa State. He's currently with NYJ, in his 6th season in the league. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 137 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 210#

College

Iowa State

Draft

Rd 4, 119th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.7

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.92
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+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

Week 1 projection · @ TEN

Methodology
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush yds20.6 (2.7–38.5)50% 20.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec0.9 (0–2)58% 0.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+
Rec yds12.6 (0–30.5)56% 10.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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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).

Size70▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry65▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

(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 Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume7▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ50.73
2025NYJ44.11049
2024NYJ512
2023MIN50.2813
2022MIN42.11414221
2021MIN47.196149

Career profile

Kene Nwangwu has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2021–2023), NYJ (2024–2026).

He has rushed for 137 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 30 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with MIN: 61 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CHI—48.3
Week 5CLE—49.4
Week 6NE—48.6

Kene Nwangwu — common questions

What position does Kene Nwangwu play?
Kene Nwangwu is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kene Nwangwu played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kene Nwangwu has played for MIN (2021–2023), NYJ (2024–2026).
Where did Kene Nwangwu go to college?
Kene Nwangwu played college football at Iowa State.
When was Kene Nwangwu drafted?
Kene Nwangwu was selected in round 4, 119th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kene Nwangwu scored?
Kene Nwangwu has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kene Nwangwu's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kene Nwangwu rated 50.7 for 2026, the 57th 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 4, 2021

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