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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 88th 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

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 49 touches

Volume×0.1-0.38
Receiving×0.14-0.59
Total EPA×0.24-0.09
Conversion×0.1-1.18
Ball security×0.06+0.67
Yards/carry×0.12-1.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.09

2019 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst8▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility45▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size51▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency14▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion11▶

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

Receiving

Receiving24▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency48▶

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)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
55
8/g
0
10
1.4/g
117
17/g
1
Away7
53
8/g
0
4
0.6/g
27
4/g
1
In division4
39
10/g
0
12
3.0/g
130
33/g
1
Out of division10
69
7/g
0
2
0.2/g
14
1/g
1
In wins5
86
17/g
0
6
1.2/g
59
12/g
2
In losses9
22
2/g
0
8
0.9/g
85
9/g
0
On grass12
100
8/g
0
12
1.0/g
131
11/g
2
On turf2
8
4/g
0
2
1.0/g
13
7/g
0
Indoors2
8
4/g
0
2
1.0/g
13
7/g
0
Outdoors12
100
8/g
0
12
1.0/g
131
11/g
2

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC7 rush yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 4DEN42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD62.2
Week 5CAR-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 6NO1 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 7CIN3 rush yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 8NYJ7 rush yds, 0 TD33
Week 9HOU5 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 11IND6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 12TEN—45.7
Week 13TB—47.5
Week 14LAC7 rush yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 15LV1 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 16ATL2 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 17IND33 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD39.4

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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