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Israel Abanikanda

RB

Israel Abanikanda came into the league as a 5th-round selection (143rd overall) in 2023, drafted out of Pittsburgh. Now with DAL, he's in his 4th NFL season.

Size

5'10", 225#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 5, 143rd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45

30th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.62
Receiving×0.14-0.63
Total EPA×0.24+0.24
Conversion×0.1-0.65
Ball security×0.06+0.34
Yards/carry×0.12-0.47
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.11

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size53▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency42▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry25▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion23▶

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

Receiving

Receiving22▶

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

Impact

Ball Security65▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023NYJ45670743

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Israel Abanikanda has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

He has rushed for 70 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
42
21/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away4
28
7/g
0
7
1.8/g
43
11/g
0
In division3
25
8/g
0
3
1.0/g
16
5/g
0
Out of division3
45
15/g
0
4
1.3/g
27
9/g
0
In wins3
48
16/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses3
22
7/g
0
7
2.3/g
43
14/g
0
On grass2
11
6/g
0
6
3.0/g
38
19/g
0
On turf4
59
15/g
0
1
0.3/g
5
1/g
0
Outdoors6
70
12/g
0
7
1.2/g
43
7/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11BUF11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 14HOU-1 rush yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 15MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 16WAS43 rush yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 17CLE3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 18NE6 rush yds, 0 TD46.2

Israel Abanikanda — common questions

What position does Israel Abanikanda play?
Israel Abanikanda is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Israel Abanikanda played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Israel Abanikanda has played for NYJ (2023).
Where did Israel Abanikanda go to college?
Israel Abanikanda played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was Israel Abanikanda drafted?
Israel Abanikanda was selected in round 5, 143rd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Israel Abanikanda scored?
Israel Abanikanda has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Israel Abanikanda's ScoutIndex Rating?
Israel Abanikanda rated 45.0 for 2023, the 30th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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