A 1st-round pick (27th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of San Diego State, Rashaad Penny has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with PHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 80.3 (97th percentile). His yards/carry stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,951 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Size
5'11", 220#
College
San Diego State
Draft
Rd 1, 27th overall (2018)
Seasons
2018–2023
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology97th percentile among RBs
10 games · 125 touches
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed82▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst35▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size55▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency98▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry100▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion72▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving31▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security90▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume74▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency91▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Rashaad Penny has played in 43 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2018–2022), PHI (2023).
He has rushed for 1,951 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 28 passes for 227 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with SEA: 749 yards and 6 touchdowns in 10 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 80.3, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game190, 1 TD vs ARI, 2021 Week 18
- Most receiving yards in a game35 on 4 catches vs DEN, 2018 Week 1
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 375 63/g | 3 | 3 0.5/g | 42 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 374 94/g | 3 | 3 0.8/g | 6 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 283 71/g | 1 | 3 0.8/g | 32 8/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 466 78/g | 5 | 3 0.5/g | 16 3/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 547 91/g | 5 | 4 0.7/g | 43 7/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 202 51/g | 1 | 2 0.5/g | 5 1/g | 0 |
| On grass | 1 | 190 190/g | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 559 62/g | 5 | 6 0.7/g | 48 5/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 47 24/g | 0 | 2 1.0/g | 5 3/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 702 88/g | 6 | 4 0.5/g | 43 5/g | 0 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | IND | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 7 | NO | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 7 rush yds, 0 TD | 25.2 |
| Week 11 | ARI | 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 13 | SF | 35 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 43.4 |
| Week 14 | HOU | 137 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 84.8 |
| Week 15 | LAR | 39 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 36.6 |
| Week 16 | CHI | 135 rush yds, 1 TD | 82.1 |
| Week 17 | DET | 170 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 92.4 |
| Week 18 | ARI | 190 rush yds, 1 TD | 90.8 |
Rashaad Penny — common questions
- What position does Rashaad Penny play?
- Rashaad Penny is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Rashaad Penny played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rashaad Penny has played for SEA (2018–2022), PHI (2023).
- Where did Rashaad Penny go to college?
- Rashaad Penny played college football at San Diego State.
- When was Rashaad Penny drafted?
- Rashaad Penny was selected in round 1, 27th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Rashaad Penny scored?
- Rashaad Penny has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is Rashaad Penny's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Rashaad Penny rated 46.5 for 2023, the 36th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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