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Kenny Gainwell

RB

Kenny Gainwell came into the league as a 5th-round selection (150th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Memphis. Now with TB, he's in his 6th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 76.8 (94th percentile). Speed is his calling card, grading in the 80th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,783 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 200#

College

Memphis

Draft

Rd 5, 150th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.4

41th percentile among RBs

16 games · 114 touches

Volume×0.1+0.24
Receiving×0.14+0.21
Total EPA×0.24-0.11
Conversion×0.1+0.20
Ball security×0.06-0.83
Yards/carry×0.12+0.31
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.45

Week 1 projection · @ CIN

Methodology
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush yds44.0 (13–75.1)48% 45.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rush TD0.3 (0–1)27% 0.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)45% 4.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+
Rec yds40.6 (9.4–71.8)50% 40.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

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).

Size12▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency28▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry75▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion68▶

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

Receiving

Receiving66▶

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

Impact

Ball Security13▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency52▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB40.766112611
2025PIT76.8175375734863
2024PHI39.417290116116
2023PHI48.41617364230183
2022PHI67.717240423169
2021PHI64.2162915332531

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Kenny Gainwell has played in 89 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PHI (2021–2024), PIT (2025), TB (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,783 yards and 17 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 187 passes for 1,268 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with PIT: 537 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 76.8, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
129
18/g
2
17
2.4/g
113
16/g
0
Away9
235
26/g
0
13
1.4/g
70
8/g
0
In division6
163
27/g
1
11
1.8/g
76
13/g
0
Out of division10
201
20/g
1
19
1.9/g
107
11/g
0
In wins10
230
23/g
2
20
2.0/g
122
12/g
0
In losses6
134
22/g
0
10
1.7/g
61
10/g
0
On grass10
169
17/g
2
24
2.4/g
152
15/g
0
On turf6
195
33/g
0
6
1.0/g
31
5/g
0
Indoors2
45
23/g
0
1
0.5/g
7
4/g
0
Outdoors14
319
23/g
2
29
2.1/g
176
13/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTB3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NE54 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 3TB43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD25.7
Week 4WAS14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD53
Week 5LAR17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45
Week 6NYJ13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 7MIA16 rush yds, 1 TD35.4
Week 8WAS-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD23.4
Week 9DAL22 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD65.2
Week 11KC1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 12BUF26 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 13SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 14DAL28 rush yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 15SEA21 rush yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 16NYG41 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 17ARI17 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 18NYG62 rush yds, 0 TD68.4

Kenny Gainwell — common questions

What position does Kenny Gainwell play?
Kenny Gainwell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kenny Gainwell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kenny Gainwell has played for PHI (2021–2024), PIT (2025), TB (2026).
Where did Kenny Gainwell go to college?
Kenny Gainwell played college football at Memphis.
When was Kenny Gainwell drafted?
Kenny Gainwell was selected in round 5, 150th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kenny Gainwell scored?
Kenny Gainwell has 22 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (17 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is Kenny Gainwell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kenny Gainwell rated 40.7 for 2026, the 20th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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