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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). Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,766 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 200#

College

Memphis

Draft

Rd 5, 150th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.7

20th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 31 touches

Volume×0.1-0.13
Receiving×0.14-1.22
Total EPA×0.24-0.74
Conversion×0.1+0.28
Ball security×0.06+0.56
Yards/carry×0.12-0.54
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.27

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.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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 Efficiency32▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry22▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion73▶

(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 Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency27▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB40.754411541
2025PIT76.8175375734863
2024PHI39.417290116116
2023PHI48.41617364230183
2022PHI67.717240423169
2021PHI64.2162915332531

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Kenny Gainwell has played in 88 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 1,766 yards and 17 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 186 passes for 1,261 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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
28
7/g
0
8
2.0/g
48
12/g
1
Away2
33
17/g
0
4
2.0/g
13
7/g
0
Out of division6
61
10/g
0
12
2.0/g
61
10/g
1
In wins1
18
18/g
0
3
3.0/g
10
10/g
0
In losses5
43
9/g
0
9
1.8/g
51
10/g
1
On grass3
11
4/g
0
7
2.3/g
41
14/g
1
On turf3
50
17/g
0
5
1.7/g
20
7/g
0
Indoors1
18
18/g
0
3
3.0/g
10
10/g
0
Outdoors5
43
9/g
0
9
1.8/g
51
10/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 2CLE10 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 3MIN-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD24.6
Week 4GB5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 1 TD56.7
Week 5DAL18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 6PIT17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD60.4

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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