Kenneth Gainwell

24-Year-Old Running BackRB

Philadelphia Eagles

2022 Rush/Rec Stats

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240

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169

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

Although he's valuable depth to the Eagles, Gainwell might need a change of scenery to flourish. His primary selling point is his receiving ability, and the Eagles offense hasn't shown much room for its running backs to draw targets -- the ball tends to go deep rather than underneath, and would-be short targets often turn into Jalen Hurts carries instead. As a pure runner, Gainwell can't compete with newcomers Rashaad Penny or D'Andre Swift, likely leaving him to compete with Boston Scott for the RB3 distinction. Penny and Swift might be the most fragile one-two punch in the league, but even if one, or both, miss time, Gainwell presumably will split reps with Boston Scott. Read Past Outlooks

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#145.16

ADP

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Running Back

Bye Week 10

Height 5'9"

Weight 200

DOB 3/14/1999

College Memphis

Drafted 5th Rd 2021 #150 Overall

Efficient sophomore season

RBPhiladelphia Eagles

February 27, 2023

Gainwell had 53 carries for 240 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season games in 2022. He also secured 23 of 29 catches for 169 yards.

ANALYSIS
Gainwell improved to 4.5 YPC in Year 2 but saw both his carries and receptions dip. However, with Miles Sanders an impending free agent, there is reason for cautious optimism about Gainwell's opportunities increasing in the 2023 season. The 23-year-old logged a particularly impressive playoff run, with over 100 rushing yards and a score in the Eagles' divisional-round win over the Giants, and he tied Sanders' seven carries in the team's Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. His future fantasy upside will depend heavily on how Philadelphia's running back room materializes this offseason.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Kenneth Gainwell'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 %

9.4%

Positive Run %

94.3%

% Yds After Contact

47.5%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.2

Rushing TD %

7.5%

Touches Per Game

4.5

% Snaps w/Touch

24.5%

Air Yards Per Game

1.4

Air Yards Per Snap

0.07

% Team Air Yards

0.5%

% Team Targets

5.8%

Avg Depth of Target

0.8 Yds

Catch Rate

79.3%

Drop Rate

6.9%

Avg Yds After Catch

6.7

% Targeted On Route

14.9%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.87

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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M.Miles Sanders

K.Kenneth Gainwell

B.Boston Scott

T.Trey Sermon

#% of Team Snaps

69452%

36427%

20115%

81%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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2022 Kenneth Gainwell Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Kenneth Gainwell'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.

* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).

Height

5' 9"

Weight

200 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.44 sec

Shuttle Time

4.46 sec

Cone Drill

7.26 sec

Vertical Jump

35.0 in

Broad Jump

121 in

Bench Press

21 reps

Hand Length

9.88 in

Arm Length

30.38 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Gainwell showed occasional flashes of productivity as a rookie fifth-round pick last season but never established a consistent role in the Philadelphia backfield. He topped 80 scrimmage yards on three occasions, Weeks 4, 13 and 18, which accounted for nearly half his yardage for the season. Gainwell mostly saw playing time on passing downs, but he was arguably more effective as a runner, with 4.3 YPC and five TDs on only 68 carries, while he managed only 5.1 YPT and dropped five passes. His role for Year 2 is uncertain, as Philadelphia doesn't seem to view Miles Sanders as a true No. 1 running back, which could open the door. Gainwell’s skill set is similar to that of his former Memphis teammate Tony Pollard, including the sub-4.5 speed, only Gainwell doesn't have someone with the pedigree or massive contract of Ezekiel Elliott ahead of him on the depth chart.

The latest product of the Memphis running back factory, Gainwell follows Antonio Gibson, Tony Pollard and Darrell Henderson to the NFL, and while he may not be quite as fast as those guys, a 4.44 40-yard time at his pro day suggests Gainwell can also scoot. He showed impressive elusiveness, balance and vision in college, and despite being a bit undersized for a running back, he was more than willing to lower his pads and try to grind out yards between the tackles when asked to. That approach won't necessarily work against stronger defenders in the NFL, but with only one season of significant touches at Memphis on his resume after he opted out of the 2020 campaign, accumulated wear and tear is not a concern. Gainwell also has the receiving and pass-protection skills to carve out a role on third downs, giving him a path to less physically demanding touches, while also providing some early down production. Unfortunately, after being taken in the fifth round by the Eagles, he lands in a crowded backfield that has Miles Sanders in the top spot and an experienced backup in Boston Scott - not to mention QB Jalen Hurts - competing for carries and touches. The path to playing time is precarious, and the Eagles offense won't necessarily be a hotbed of RB production.

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Breaks out in divisional-round win

RBPhiladelphia Eagles

January 21, 2023

Gainwell rushed 12 times for 112 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for nine yards in the Eagles' 38-7 divisional-round win over the Giants on Saturday night.