Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kenny Gainwell
Buccaneers· #1

KennyGainwell

Running Back

  • 5'9"
  • 200 lbs
  • Age 27
289
Rush Yds
0
Rush TD
5.0
Yds / Att
12
Rec
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Running Back
Height
5'9"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
27
Born
March 14, 1999 · Yazoo City, MS
College
Memphis
Experience
6th Season

Contract Details

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$14MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$7MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$7M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2021Draft Year
Round 5Round
Pick 150Overall
MemphisCollegePHIDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
58Att
289Rush Yds
5.0Yds / Att8th NFL
0Rush TD
12Rec
61Rec Yds
1Total TD
53.0Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesAttYdsAvgTD
2026TB8582895.00
2025PIT171145374.75
2024PHI17752903.91
Total914522,0114.417

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
112.4Projected Pts
RB38Position Rank
Game 1: 2.8 ptsGame 2: 4.5 ptsGame 3: 3.0 ptsGame 4: 10.7 ptsGame 5: 5.8 ptsGame 6: 3.4 ptsGame 7: 8.8 ptsGame 8: 14.0 ptsTrending up

On a bizarre afternoon when the Buccaneers became the first team since 1974 to win a game without a single completion, Gainwell and backfield mate Bucky Irving carried the offense on their shoulders. Gainwell logged two fewer carries and gained 30 less yards than Irving, but the former's totals were both career highs. Gainwell showed no signs of the hip injury that had plagued him during the practice week, and thanks to back-to-back contests with highly unusual game scripts, the change-of-pace back has rushed for 228 yards on 39 carries over that span. Nevertheless, Gainwell still projects to serve in a clear complementary role behind Irving most weeks.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentAttYdsRecTDFpts
Nov 1vs ATLW251400014.0
Oct 25@ CARW1488008.8
Oct 18vs PITL217103.4

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation