File RB-188 · National rank 2139 · 2027 class
David Mbadinga
5'7"Height
190 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
4.7/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.0 Floor
range 0.8
Ceiling 4.8
4.8/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.1
4.0/10
Long Shot
Floor · −0.7
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (RB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Sun Belt draft-temper · RB devalued (ceiling capped).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.7
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Athlon 2026 third-team All-Sun Belt running back and the projected lead back after a knee injury cost him the last six games of 2025 and required November surgery. With 1,032-yard rusher OJ Arnold gone, the backfield is his.
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