Jamal Roberts RB Missouri |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #20 ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.49 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #20 | |
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.49 seconds (73%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
74.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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80% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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72% |
| Break Tackles: |
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84% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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63% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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37% |
| Run Blocking: |
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43% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#466
Position rank:
#25 (RB)
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1096 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jashaun Corbin - Florida State |
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68% |
| Carson Steele - UCLA |
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66% |
| Deneric Prince - Tulsa |
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66% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jamal Roberts ran for 1,899 yards and 28 touchdowns at St. Mary's High School in St. Louis in 2022, winning the Class 4 offensive player award and back-to-back state titles. He also ran a 10.94 in the 100 meters.Roberts redshirted at Missouri in 2023 and carried 53 times in 2024. He added 753 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground in 2025 as the backup to Ahmad Hardy, then re-signed with the Tigers on 1 January 2026.
Roberts took over as the starter in 2026 and led the SEC in rushing through seven games. He ran for 211 yards and three touchdowns against Florida, carried 34 times for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-6 win over Texas A&M on 10 October, and added 138 yards and two scores at Arkansas. Eli Drinkwitz has called him as good a back as there is in the country.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Led the SEC in rushing through seven games
- Carried 34 times for 222 yards against Texas A&M
- Three touchdowns in a 211-yard day against Florida
- Home-run speed, with runs of 64 and 80 yards
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Fumbled three times this season, twice in the game at Kansas
- Ole Miss held him to 39 yards on 20 carries
- Pass protection needs work before he can stay on the field on third down
- Limited receiving role, with 16 catches in eight games
- Could return to Missouri in 2027 with eligibility remaining
Scouting Report: Summary
Roberts has turned his first year as the lead back into one of the most productive runs in the SEC. He has home-run speed, runs hard between the tackles and handles a heavy workload, with 34 carries against Texas A&M.However, ball security has been an issue, with three fumbles, and his pass protection needs work. Ole Miss shut him down, and his receiving role is limited.
Overall, Roberts is a productive, explosive runner. He projects as a priority free agent if he declares, and another big season could push him higher.
How other scouting services rate Jamal Roberts (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
298.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.