Pierre Strong Jr., RB, South Dakota State. Ranked #124 overall on the 2022 consensus board (Round 4 projection); New England drafted him in Round 4, pick 127.
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
29ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | RUSH YDS | REC YDS | TD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | NE | 8-9 | 100 | 42 | 1 | 10% | 16 |
| '23 | CLE | 11-6 | 291 | 47 | 1 | 15% | 28 |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 108 | 104 | 0 | 23% | 43 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 499 | 193 | 2 | 18% | 29 | |
| Career | — | 499 | 193 | 2 | 18% | 29 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | NE | 33% | 143 | 5 | 115 |
| '23 | CLE | 55% | 280 | 8 | 200 |
| '24 | CLE | 47% | 184 | 11 | 255 |
| Career | 45% | 607 | 24 | 570 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
5'11 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
207 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.37 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Pierre Strong Jr. leads all RBs from the 2022 draft class in career rushing yards.