ScoutIndex

WAS WAS

Austin Ekeler

RB

Austin Ekeler is an NFL RB. Now with WAS, he's in his 10th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 72.4 (94th percentile). His receiving stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,796 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 200#

College

Western State

Draft

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Seasons

2017–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
78.5

95th percentile among RBs

17 games · 311 touches

Volume×0.1+2.29
Receiving×0.14+3.50
Total EPA×0.24+1.26
Conversion×0.1+0.71
Ball security×0.06-1.78
Yards/carry×0.12+0.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.82

2022 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).

Size20▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency80▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion78▶

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

Receiving

Receiving100▶

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

Impact

Ball Security8▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume96▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS53.1331430
2025WAS47.4243538
2024WAS72.412367435366
2023LAC16.3146285514361
2022LAC78.517915131077225
2021LAC74.11691112706478
2020LAC63.4105301544032
2019LAC81.7165573929938
2018LAC76.7145543394043
2017LAC61.8142602272793

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Austin Ekeler has played in 118 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2017–2023), WAS (2024–2026).

He has rushed for 4,796 yards and 43 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 484 passes for 4,318 yards and 30 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with LAC: 915 yards and 13 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 81.7, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
416
52/g
7
50
6.3/g
354
44/g
1
Away9
499
55/g
6
57
6.3/g
368
41/g
4
In division6
263
44/g
2
34
5.7/g
258
43/g
0
Out of division11
652
59/g
11
73
6.6/g
464
42/g
5
In wins10
664
66/g
11
60
6.0/g
364
36/g
4
In losses7
251
36/g
2
47
6.7/g
358
51/g
1
On grass6
325
54/g
1
40
6.7/g
283
47/g
2
On turf11
590
54/g
12
67
6.1/g
439
40/g
3
Indoors12
598
50/g
11
76
6.3/g
542
45/g
3
Outdoors5
317
63/g
2
31
6.2/g
180
36/g
2

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX35 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1LV36 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD31.3
Week 2KC39 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD51
Week 3JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD32.8
Week 4HOU60 rush yds, 2 TD · 6 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD70.5
Week 5CLE173 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD99
Week 6DEN36 rush yds, 1 TD · 10 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 7SEA31 rush yds, 1 TD · 12 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD55.8
Week 9ATL47 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD37.6
Week 10SF24 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 11KC83 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD64.4
Week 12ARI20 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD52.5
Week 13LV35 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD26
Week 14MIA45 rush yds, 1 TD · 8 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 15TEN58 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD66.1
Week 16IND67 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD67.9
Week 17LAR122 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD99
Week 18DEN34 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD44.3

Austin Ekeler — common questions

What position does Austin Ekeler play?
Austin Ekeler is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Austin Ekeler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Austin Ekeler has played for LAC (2017–2023), WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Austin Ekeler go to college?
Austin Ekeler played college football at Western State.
How many touchdowns has Austin Ekeler scored?
Austin Ekeler has 73 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (43 rushing, 30 receiving).
What is Austin Ekeler's ScoutIndex Rating?
Austin Ekeler rated 53.1 for 2026, the 74th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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