Elijhaa Penny plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2021 with NYG, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 95th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 302 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 250#
College
Idaho; Cerritos College
Draft
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Seasons
2016–2021
2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology68th percentile among RBs · limited sample
9 games · 8 touches
2020 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size95▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency65▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry28▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion90▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving61▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security43▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume23▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency70▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Elijhaa Penny has appeared in 55 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2017), NYG (2018–2021).
He has rushed for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 25 passes for 147 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2017 with ARI: 124 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game45 vs WAS, 2017 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game18 on 4 catches vs PHI, 2021 Week 16
2020 splits
regular season2020 game log
Elijhaa Penny — common questions
- What position does Elijhaa Penny play?
- Elijhaa Penny is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Elijhaa Penny played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Elijhaa Penny has played for ARI (2017), NYG (2018–2021).
- Where did Elijhaa Penny go to college?
- Elijhaa Penny played college football at Idaho; Cerritos College.
- How many touchdowns has Elijhaa Penny scored?
- Elijhaa Penny has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is Elijhaa Penny's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Elijhaa Penny rated 50.4 for 2021, the 50th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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