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Ryquell Armstead

RB

Ryquell Armstead came into the league as a 5th-round selection (140th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Temple. He last played in 2021 with JAX, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 188 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Temple

Draft

Rd 5, 140th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.7

42th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.69
Receiving×0.14-1.25
Total EPA×0.24-0.06
Conversion×0.1-0.25
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+0.55
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.60

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

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

Burst7▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility47▶

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 Efficiency79▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry82▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion34▶

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

Receiving

Receiving7▶

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

Impact

Ball Security59▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume36▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency7▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021JAX48.7280316
2019JAX3614108141442

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Ryquell Armstead has played in 16 regular-season games, all with JAX.

He has rushed for 188 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 160 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2019 with JAX: 108 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home1
52
52/g
0
Away1
28
28/g
0
In division1
52
52/g
0
Out of division1
28
28/g
0
In wins1
52
52/g
0
In losses1
28
28/g
0
On grass1
52
52/g
0
On turf1
28
28/g
0
Outdoors2
80
40/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17NE28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD27.6
Week 18IND52 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD59.7

Ryquell Armstead — common questions

What position does Ryquell Armstead play?
Ryquell Armstead is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ryquell Armstead played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryquell Armstead has played for JAX (2019–2021).
Where did Ryquell Armstead go to college?
Ryquell Armstead played college football at Temple.
When was Ryquell Armstead drafted?
Ryquell Armstead was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryquell Armstead scored?
Ryquell Armstead has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Ryquell Armstead's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryquell Armstead rated 48.7 for 2021, the 42nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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