Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon. Ranked #82 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Denver drafted him in Round 3, pick 71.
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
57ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | RUSH YDS | REC YDS | TD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | DEN | 6-10 | 521 | 72 | 5 | 33% | 59 |
| '19 | DEN | 7-9 | 496 | 256 | 4 | 50% | 75 |
| '20 | DEN | 5-11 | 170 | 81 | 0 | 19% | 35 |
| '21 | HOU | 4-13 | 169 | 77 | 0 | 25% | 46 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1,356 | 486 | 9 | 36% | 54 | |
| '22 | HOU | 3-13 | 117 | 33 | 0 | 40% | 66 |
| '23 | LA | 10-7 | 319 | 13 | 2 | 34% | 60 |
| Career | — | 1,792 | 532 | 11 | 36% | 57 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DEN | 34% | 159 |
| '21 | HOU | 19% | 75 |
| '22 | HOU | 16% | 17 |
| '23 | LA | 42% | 164 |
| Career | 28% | 415 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'11 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
229 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.54 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
118"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.9 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.16 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
17 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Royce Freeman leads all RBs from the 2018 draft class in career rushing yards.