Kenneth Gainwell
Kenneth Gainwell  RB  Memphis | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Kenneth Gainwell
Height
5-11
Weight
195
College
Memphis
Position
RB
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Yazoo City
71.0/100
Player Rating
8
PositionRank (RB)
4.42
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
1459
Rush AVG
6.3
Rush TDs
13
Receptions
51
Rec YDs
610

Kenneth Gainwell RB Memphis | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Kenneth Gainwell RB Memphis
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.42 seconds (89%*)
Age: 25.9 DOB: 03/14/1999
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 195 (9%*)
Forty: 4.42 (O) (89%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.42 seconds (89%*)
Age: 25.9 DOB: 03/14/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 195 (9%*)
Forty: 4.42 (O) (89%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 71.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
73%
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Rushing:
75%
Break Tackles:
80%
Receiving/Hands:
75%
Pass Blocking:
75%
Run Blocking:
53%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #130 Position rank: #8
College Games: 17 College Snaps: 690
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 71/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #686 Pos Rank: #120 State Rank: #24
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 82 Stars 247 RATING: 82/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Philadelphia Eagles Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 150 (PHI)
Strengths
  • Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
  • Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
  • Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
  • Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.
  • Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
Weaknesses
  • Does not always show a burst in the box, anticipates contact. Can get I turned easily on draws and inside isolation plays, shuffling and failing to restart momentum. Power in his cuts has been inconsistent. Tripped upon first contact.
  • Has a lean frame and lacks ideal bulk or muscle for the position. Doesn't have great strength, lacking a power element to his game to break many tackles.
  • Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
  • Lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level.
  • Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
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How other scouting services rate Kenneth Gainwell (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
83.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank 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.