Running Back · #1
James Peoples Scouting Report
James Peoples is a 5' 10", 214 RB at Penn State Nittany Lions (JR). He is Unranked (1 board), No. 458 on DraftTek.
- Position
- RB
- School
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 214
- Status
- Active
Penn State Nittany LionsPortalStats just now
Rushing Attempts
52
Tied-172nd
Rushing Yards
232
Tied-186th
Rushing Touchdowns
2
Tied-163rd
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.5
Tied-177th
2027 NFL Draft · Penn State
Teamistry consensus
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RB · JR · 5'10" · 214 lbs · score 458
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board.
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Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot —.
Rushing
| Season | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | 197 | 4.0 | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 | 61 | 344 | 5.6 | 3 | 49 |
| 2026 | 52 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| Career | 162 | 560 | 17.6 | 5 | 81 |
Receiving
| Season | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| Career | 13 | 67 | 11 | 0 | 26 |
Returning
| Season | ATT | YDS | TD | FC | LNG | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 14 |
| Career | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 14 |
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Career | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
News
- Proposed 24-team CFP would expand access
Heather Dinich breaks down how a potential 24-team College Football Playoff could reshape the postseason.
- Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State
— Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for career highs of 224 yards and four touchdowns, Brad Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for career highs of 181 yards and three scores and Texas State steamrolled Colorado State 66-27 on Thursday night.
- Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT
— Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.
- East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
- Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion
— Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to guide Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night.
- Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: Full Highlights
Recruiting history
- Ohio State, 2024–2025, On3 path
- Penn State, On3 path
- Ohio State Buckeyes, 2024, Signed out of high school
- Penn State Nittany Lions, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Dante Dowdell · RB · Georgia
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- Fluff Bothwell · RB · Mississippi State
FAQ
Where is James Peoples ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
Unranked (1 board), No. 458 on DraftTek.
What position does James Peoples play?
RB