Ceiling: 2026 rotation (RB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.4) · RB devalued (ceiling capped).
Floor: Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.6.
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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
4.82025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former 5-star-caliber 4-star (top-10 RB) Ohio State transfer with two years of rotational production (344 rush + 50 rec yds in 2025); proven Power-conf contributor with pedigree.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
James Peoples #23
Penn State · RB · Jr · 2028 Draft
· San Antonio, Texas · Veterans Memorial
5-10 · 214 lbs
4.8
UDFA
Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 5.2
#2007 overall · #174 RB of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Former 5-star-caliber 4-star (top-10 RB) Ohio State transfer with two years of rotational production (344 rush + 50 rec yds in 2025); proven Power-conf contributor with pedigree.
Ceiling · 5.2
2026 rotation (RB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.4) · RB devalued (ceiling capped).
Floor · 4.2
Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.6.
Pedigree
4★ recruit · Natl #115 · Pos #8 · State #19
Path: Ohio State → Penn State
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