Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State. Ranked #293 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 4, pick 119.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
15FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | RUSH YDS | REC YDS | TD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | MIN | 8-9 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 10% | 16 |
| '22 | MIN | 13-4 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 10% | 16 |
| '23 | MIN | 7-10 | 13 | — | 0 | 6% | 9 |
| '24 | NYJ | 5-12 | — | — | 0 | 1% | 0 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 88 | 30 | 0 | 9% | 10 | |
| '25 | NYJ | 3-14 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 18% | 32 |
| Career | — | 137 | 30 | 0 | 12% | 15 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS | ST TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | MIN | 25% | 79 | 18 | 579 | 2 |
| '22 | MIN | 32% | 154 | 35 | 920 | 1 |
| '23 | MIN | 41% | 93 | 15 | 380 | — |
| '24 | NYJ | 53% | 29 | 3 | 157 | 1 |
| '25 | NYJ | 33% | 108 | 18 | 604 | 1 |
| Career | 37% | 463 | 89 | 2640 | 5 | |
Size & Length
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
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Height
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Weight
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Arm Length
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Hand Size
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2021 draft class.
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Kene Nwangwu leads all RBs from the 2021 draft class in career rushing yards.