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Tyler Badie

RB

Drafted 196th overall in the 6th round of the 2022 draft, Tyler Badie arrived from Missouri. Now with DEN, he's in his 5th NFL season. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 29 catches for 230 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'8", 197#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 6, 196th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
68.6

90th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14+0.58
Total EPA×0.24+1.48
Conversion×0.1+1.35
Ball security×0.06+0.24
Yards/carry×0.12-0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.39

Week 1 projection · @ KC

Methodology
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush yds13.1 (0–31.1)43% 15.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)46% 1.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+
Rec yds15.3 (0–33.3)50% 15.5+

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

Speed68▶

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

Burst32▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size3▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry45▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

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

Receiving

Receiving81▶

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

Impact

Ball Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DEN68.6522667
2025DEN42162319141
2024DEN49.43863-2
2022DEN51.511241

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Tyler Badie has played in 25 regular-season games, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 131 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 230 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with DEN: 141 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
40
13/g
0
Away2
3
1.5/g
27
14/g
0
In division1
1
1.0/g
-5
-5/g
0
Out of division4
5
1.3/g
72
18/g
0
In wins4
4
1.0/g
35
9/g
0
In losses1
2
2.0/g
32
32/g
0
On grass3
5
1.7/g
72
24/g
0
On turf2
1
0.5/g
-5
-3/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
-5
-5/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
72
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2JAX1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 3LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 4SF7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD74.3
Week 5LAC6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 6SEA6 rush yds, 0 TD65.7

Tyler Badie — common questions

What position does Tyler Badie play?
Tyler Badie is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tyler Badie played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyler Badie has played for DEN (2022–2026).
Where did Tyler Badie go to college?
Tyler Badie played college football at Missouri.
When was Tyler Badie drafted?
Tyler Badie was selected in round 6, 196th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tyler Badie scored?
Tyler Badie has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Tyler Badie's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tyler Badie rated 68.6 for 2026, the 90th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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