Roman Hemby
Roman Hemby  RB  Maryland | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Roman Hemby
Height
6-0
Weight
208
College
Maryland
Position
RB
Class
Junior
Home town
Edgewood, MD
76.4/100
Player Rating
28
PositionRank (RB)
4.4
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
360
Rush AVG
4.9
Rush TDs
3
Receptions
16
Rec YDs
92

Roman Hemby RB Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Roman Hemby RB Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (76%*) Weight: 208 (35%*)
Forty: 4.40 (O) (92%*) Shuttle: 4.27 (HS) (56%*)
Vertical: 32 (HS) (30%*)
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(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: 09/21/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-0 (76%*) Weight: 208 (35%*)
Forty: 4.40 (O) (92%*) Shuttle: 4.27 (HS) (56%*)
Vertical: 32 (HS) (30%*)
(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: 76.4 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
74%
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Rushing:
74%
Break Tackles:
70%
Receiving/Hands:
67%
Pass Blocking:
33%
Run Blocking:
71%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #289 Position rank: #28
College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1286
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 72/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 83 Stars 247 RATING: 83/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Ty Chandler - North Carolina
76%
Leddie Brown - West Virginia
63%
Zonovan Knight - NC State
59%
Draft Profile: Bio
Roman Hemby emerged as a dynamic playmaker for Maryland over the past two seasons. The Baltimore native redshirted in 2021 before breaking out in 2022 with nearly 1,300 yards from scrimmage. Hemby followed that up with a solid 2023 campaign, starting all 13 games for the Terrapins.

At John Carroll High School, Hemby racked up over 1,500 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons. He earned First Team All-MIAA honors in 2019 and was named John Carroll's Offensive MVP. A three-star recruit, Hemby chose Maryland over several other programs.

In 2022, Hemby earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors after rushing for 989 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 298 receiving yards. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice and finished third among FBS freshmen in yards from scrimmage. In 2023, Hemby tallied 680 rushing yards, 349 receiving yards, and 7 total touchdowns despite battling some injuries.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Explosive acceleration and top-end speed, consistently outrunning defenders' angles in the open field
  • Soft hands and natural receiving ability out of the backfield, excelling on screens and checkdowns
  • Demonstrates good vision and patience, allowing blocks to develop before hitting the hole decisively
  • Versatile three-down back with experience in both zone and gap running schemes
  • Elusive in space, using quick cuts and jump-cuts to make defenders miss in the open field
  • Productive despite limited career touches, averaging over 5 yards per carry in college
  • Flashes big-play ability, with multiple runs of 70+ yards on his college resume
  • Young for the draft class at just 21 years old, with potential for further physical development
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Lacks ideal size and power for an every-down NFL back, may struggle in short-yardage situations
  • Pass protection needs significant improvement, often struggling with technique and recognition
  • Regression in production from 2022 to 2023 raises questions about consistency and durability
  • Limited experience as a true workhorse back, never exceeding 200 carries in a college season
  • Can improve ball security, with occasional fumbles due to running style and grip
Scouting Report: Summary
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing third-down option, but he'll need to improve in pass protection to secure that role immediately.

Teams employing zone-heavy run schemes will likely value Hemby's vision and one-cut ability. His explosiveness and receiving skills could make him a valuable change-of-pace back in offenses that prioritize getting playmakers in space.

While Hemby may not profile as a traditional lead back, his versatility and big-play potential could make him a mid-round target for teams looking to add dynamism to their backfield. His youth and relatively low college workload suggest there may be untapped potential for growth at the next level.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)

Roman Hemby percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Roman Hemby (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
321.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
29.0
*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.