#78
of 218 running backs · Top 35%
+0.22
points added per game vs an average RB
Rushing +0.40Receiving -0.177 games
Compare to another playerWhat the numbers say about Mel
- •#2 among 189 qualified running backs on 2nd down (+0.74 points per play).
- •Top 1% of running backs in yards per carry (8.6).
- •Ranks #78 of 218 running backs (top 36%) with +0.22 points added per game.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.25Top 20%
- Rush success rate43.1%Bottom 49%
- Yards per carry8.6Top 1%
- Explosive run rate13.7%Top 12%
- Stuffed rate21.6%Bottom 11%
- Carry share27.1%Bottom 23%
- EPA per target0.13Bottom 47%
What he does best
- Yards per carry (Top 1%)
- Explosive run rate (Top 12%)
- EPA per carry (Top 20%)
What to work on
- Avoiding stuffs (Bottom 11%)
- EPA per target (Bottom 47%, his lowest mark)
- Standard downs (+0.01 per play, vs +0.93 passing downs)
Coaching notes
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.93 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.01).
- Direction. Best: right (+0.82 per play). Toughest: left (-0.04).
- By down. Best: 2nd down (+0.74 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.01).
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Players like Brown
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 67%match
+0.06 points added per game
Compare to Brown - 67%match
-0.43 points added per game
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+0.11 points added per game
Compare to Brown
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.01 EPA · 43% succ · 28 plays
- 2nd down+0.74 EPA · 39% succ · 18 plays
- 3rd/4th down-0.24 EPA · 60% succ · 5 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.01 EPA · 40% succ · 38 plays
- Passing downs+0.93 EPA · 54% succ · 13 plays
Red zone
- Red zone-0.03 EPA · 40% succ · 5 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.30 EPA · 45% succ · 42 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.01 EPA · 33% succ · 9 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.17 EPA · 52% succ · 21 plays
- Left-0.04 EPA · 28% succ · 18 plays
- Right+0.82 EPA · 50% succ · 12 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 437 | 8.6 | 1 | 13.7% | 21.6% | 27.1% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 15 | 84 | 0 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Wyoming | 8 car, 57 yds, 0 TD | 2/2, 7 yds, 0 TD | +0.01 |
| 2 | vsSouthern Utah | 9 car, 171 yds, 1 TD | 1/3, 3 yds, 0 TD | +1.24 |
| 3 | vs BYU | 9 car, 28 yds, 0 TD | 2/3, 13 yds, 0 TD | +0.01 |
| 4 | at UTSA | 12 car, 90 yds, 0 TD | 6/7, 26 yds, 0 TD | +0.20 |
| 5 | vs Oregon State | 2 car, 46 yds, 0 TD | — | +1.11 |
| 7 | at Texas State | 6 car, 22 yds, 0 TD | 4/4, 35 yds, 0 TD | -0.72 |
| 8 | vs San Diego State | 5 car, 23 yds, 0 TD | — | +0.19 |