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Isiah Pacheco

RB

A 7th-round pick (251st overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Rutgers, Isiah Pacheco has built an NFL career since. Now with DET, he's in his 5th NFL season. Last season's 33.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 12th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His speed stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,537 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

Rutgers

Draft

Rd 7, 251st overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
70.7

93th percentile among RBs

14 games · 249 touches

Volume×0.1+1.59
Receiving×0.14+1.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.34
Conversion×0.1+1.42
Ball security×0.06+0.12
Yards/carry×0.12+0.94
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.01

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rush yds41.1 (12.1–70.1)51% 40.5+
Rush yds41.1 (12.1–70.1)51% 40.5+
Rush yds41.1 (12.1–70.1)51% 40.5+
Rush yds41.1 (12.1–70.1)51% 40.5+
Rush yds41.1 (12.1–70.1)51% 40.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)45% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)45% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)45% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)45% 1.5+
Rec1.5 (0–3)45% 1.5+
Rec yds13.8 (0–31.7)45% 15.5+
Rec yds13.8 (0–31.7)45% 15.5+
Rec yds13.8 (0–31.7)45% 15.5+
Rec yds13.8 (0–31.7)45% 15.5+
Rec yds13.8 (0–31.7)45% 15.5+

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

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

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

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency89▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry91▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion91▶

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

Receiving

Receiving91▶

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

Impact

Ball Security44▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume89▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency67▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025KC33.2134621191011
2024KC34.8731011279
2023KC70.7149357442442
2022KC59.517830513130

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Isiah Pacheco has played in 51 regular-season games, all with KC.

He has rushed for 2,537 yards and 14 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 88 passes for 554 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2023 with KC: 935 yards and 7 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 70.7, in the 93rd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
490
61/g
2
28
3.5/g
148
19/g
2
Away6
445
74/g
5
16
2.7/g
96
16/g
0
In division5
215
43/g
3
22
4.4/g
95
19/g
1
Out of division9
720
80/g
4
22
2.4/g
149
17/g
1
In wins9
647
72/g
5
29
3.2/g
201
22/g
2
In losses5
288
58/g
2
15
3.0/g
43
9/g
0
On grass10
672
67/g
5
35
3.5/g
161
16/g
2
On turf4
263
66/g
2
9
2.3/g
83
21/g
0
Indoors2
110
55/g
3
6
3.0/g
43
22/g
0
Outdoors12
825
69/g
4
38
3.2/g
201
17/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIA89 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBUF97 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBAL68 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSF59 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET23 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 2JAX70 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 3CHI62 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD69.6
Week 4NYJ115 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD78.2
Week 5MIN55 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 6DEN62 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 7LAC32 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD37.4
Week 8DEN40 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 9MIA66 rush yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 11PHI89 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD62
Week 12LV55 rush yds, 2 TD · 5 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD71.8
Week 13GB110 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD89.9
Week 16LV26 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD2.1
Week 17CIN130 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD65.8

Isiah Pacheco — common questions

What position does Isiah Pacheco play?
Isiah Pacheco is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Isiah Pacheco played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Isiah Pacheco has played for KC (2022–2025).
Where did Isiah Pacheco go to college?
Isiah Pacheco played college football at Rutgers.
When was Isiah Pacheco drafted?
Isiah Pacheco was selected in round 7, 251st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Isiah Pacheco scored?
Isiah Pacheco has 17 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (14 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Isiah Pacheco's ScoutIndex Rating?
Isiah Pacheco rated 33.2 for 2025, the 12th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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