Eno Benjamin

Eno Benjamin

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
New Orleans Saints
2022 Fantasy Outlook
A seventh-round pick in 2020 who didn't see the field at all in his first NFL season, Benjamin finally got some snaps last year, although he didn't do a whole lot with them and didn't see double-digit touches in a game until Week 18. The Arizona State product runs with decent power, balance and elusiveness despite a less than smooth running style, traits that earned him a spot as a kick returner, and he flashed the skills to be a passing-down option in college. James Conner seems locked atop the Cardinals' depth chart after his big 2021, but his track record hints that he'll end up missing some games if asked to handle a large workload. With Chase Edmonds now in Miami, that could eventually open the door for Benjamin to take on a more significant role, although the team brought in former Kansas City backup Darrel Williams and drafted Keaontay Ingram in the sixth round to compete for the No. 2 spot. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $3.4 million contract with the Cardinals in July of 2020. Waived by the Cardinals in November of 2022. Claimed off waivers by the Texans in November of 2022. Waived by the Texans in December of 2022. Claimed off waivers by the Saints in December of 2022.
Finishes 2022 in fringe role
RBNew Orleans Saints
January 11, 2023
Benjamin had two rushes for three yards during Sunday's 10-7 loss against Carolina. Over 15 games between Arizona, Houston and New Orleans in 2022, he recorded 73 rushing attempts for 313 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 25 receptions (34 targets) for 193 yards
ANALYSIS
Benjamin finished the season in a reserve role alongside David Johnson, as both backs joined New Orleans when No. 2 running back Mark Ingram went down with a season-ending knee injury in early December. Benjamin ultimately had a slightly smaller workload compared to the 31-year-old Johnson, though neither saw any significant action with Alvin Kamara and do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill shouldering the Saints' rushing duties over the final four games. Instead, the vast majority of the 23-year-old's production came over 10 games with the Cardinals this season before he was waived by the team Nov. 14. Benjamin also never carved out a significant role on special teams following his departure from Arizona. He will now enter the final year of his rookie contract during the 2023 season.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Eno Benjamin's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
66.7%
 
% Yds After Contact
300.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
1.0
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-2.9
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.0%
 
% Team Targets
5.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.3 Yds
 
Catch Rate
72.7%
 
Drop Rate
6.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.5
 
% Targeted On Route
17.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.99
 
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Snap %
New Orleans SaintsSaints 2022 RB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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252%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Eno Benjamin's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.57 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.25 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.97 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
12 reps
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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73 days ago
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74 days ago
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Backfield Breakdown: Week 17 RB Usage and Week 18 Waivers Preview
80 days ago
Cam Akers took on the third-largest snap share of all running backs Week 17, playing more than three-fourths of the Ram' snaps for a third straight week.
2020 Fantasy Outlook
Despite a productive career at Arizona State, Benjamin tumbled to the seventh round of this year's draft, in part due to a herky-jerky running style more reminiscent of a boxer bobbling and weaving to avoid jabs - or maybe Jackie Chan's fighting style from his classic "Drunken Master" series - than a football player trying to avoid tackles. It was mostly effective in college, though he posted better numbers in 2018 than in 2019. Benjamin offers more than just unpredictable elusiveness, though. At 5-9, 207, he has the balance and power to finish plays with positive yards even after being caught, and the receiving ability to be a three-down option in the NFL if he ever figures out the rushing aspect. Coach Kliff Kingsbury's spread-out offense should be a good fit for Benjamin, and if Kenyan Drake doesn't hold up as the starter for the Cardinals, the rookie could split work with Chase Edmonds.
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Chips in on offense
RBNew Orleans Saints
January 2, 2023
Benjamin notched two carries for 10 yards and hauled in his only target for nine yards while playing six offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-10 victory against the Eagles.
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Won't make team debut Sunday
RBNew Orleans Saints
Coach's Decision
December 18, 2022
Benjamin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Lands in New Orleans
RBNew Orleans Saints
December 14, 2022
The Saints claimed Benjamin off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Let go by Houston
RBFree Agent
December 13, 2022
The Texans waived Benjamin on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Gets first touches with Houston
RBHouston Texans
December 12, 2022
Benjamin had three carries for one yard in Sunday's 27-23 loss to Dallas.
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