#2
of 218 running backs · Top 1%
+3.06
points added per game vs an average RB
What the numbers say about DeSean
- •Ranks #2 of 218 running backs in points added per game (+3.06).
- •Top 12% of running backs in points added per carry (+0.32).
What people are saying about DeSean
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage credits Bishop with a standout day against Alabama, with one report noting he totaled 159 rushing yards in the win. Yahoo Sports ↗
- •He earned weekly national honors after his performance in the Tennessee victory over Alabama, according to Yahoo Sports coverage. Yahoo Sports ↗
- •Writers also note he is drawing early Heisman Trophy buzz following his big run of games for the Volunteers this season. Rocky Top Insider ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.32Top 12%
- Rush success rate48.2%Top 24%
- Yards per carry5.5Top 28%
- Explosive run rate10.1%Top 38%
- Stuffed rate12.5%Top 31%
- Carry share55.8%Top 8%
- EPA per target0.39Top 28%
What he does best
- Carry share (Top 8%)
- EPA per carry (Top 12%)
- Rush success rate (Top 24%)
What to work on
- Explosive run rate (Top 38%, his lowest mark)
- Avoiding stuffs (Top 31%, his lowest mark)
- 2nd down (+0.10 per play, vs +0.76 3rd/4th down)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+0.76 per play). Toughest: 2nd down (+0.10).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.53 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.25).
- Direction. Best: right (+0.48 per play). Toughest: middle (+0.30).
Players like Bishop
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 80%match
+2.85 points added per game
Compare to Bishop - 79%match
+1.64 points added per game
Compare to Bishop - 77%match
+1.65 points added per game
Compare to Bishop
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.28 EPA · 45% succ · 93 plays
- 2nd down+0.10 EPA · 47% succ · 43 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.76 EPA · 59% succ · 32 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.25 EPA · 48% succ · 124 plays
- Passing downs+0.53 EPA · 50% succ · 44 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.59 EPA · 56% succ · 34 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.26 EPA · 50% succ · 91 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.40 EPA · 47% succ · 77 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.30 EPA · 48% succ · 128 plays
- Left+0.34 EPA · 30% succ · 23 plays
- Right+0.48 EPA · 71% succ · 17 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 928 | 5.5 | 10 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 55.8% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 64 | 0 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsFurman | 11 car, 68 yds, 1 TD | — | +0.45 |
| 2 | at Georgia Tech | 20 car, 147 yds, 2 TD | 1/1, 15 yds, 0 TD | +0.25 |
| 3 | vs Kennesaw State | 9 car, 42 yds, 1 TD | 1/1, 15 yds, 0 TD | +0.27 |
| 4 | vs Texas | 11 car, 34 yds, 0 TD | 3/3, 8 yds, 0 TD | +0.06 |
| 5 | vs Auburn | 34 car, 220 yds, 2 TD | — | +0.47 |
| 6 | at Arkansas | 19 car, 138 yds, 1 TD | 0/1, 0 yds, 0 TD | +0.26 |
| 7 | vs Alabama | 32 car, 159 yds, 2 TD | 3/3, 16 yds, 0 TD | +0.43 |
| 8 | at South Carolina | 32 car, 120 yds, 1 TD | 1/1, 10 yds, 0 TD | +0.20 |