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AJ Newberry

Oregon State running back, 4th college season. Eligible for the 2027 NFL draft, projected pick #193 (round 7). Dynasty rookie value 611: 102nd in the 2027 class, RB26 at his position.

Is AJ Newberry eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

Yes. AJ Newberry is in his 4th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

AJ Newberry draft projection

Projected pick #193, round 7.

  • Picks 1 to 16: under 1%
  • Picks 17 to 32: under 1%
  • Round 2: 1%
  • Round 3: 5%
  • Rounds 4 and 5: 12%
  • Rounds 6 and 7: 31%
  • Not drafted that year: 50%

Measurables

    AJ Newberry college stats by season

    SeasonSchoolGamesLinePPR points
    2026Oregon State866 carries for 416 yards and 4 TD, 22 catches for 277125.5
    2025Vanderbilt1018 carries for 57 yards and 3 TD, 2 catches for 1827.5
    2024Vanderbilt1141 carries for 185 yards and 3 TD, 7 catches for 13468.9
    2023Vanderbilt420 carries for 96 yards and 0 TD9.6

    NFL comparisons for AJ Newberry

    • Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Purdue 2023, 113 carries for 716 yards and 8 TD, 19 catches for 132. Drafted 2024, round 5, pick 166. Best NFL season 10.7 PPR points a game.
    • Brittain Brown: UCLA 2021, 102 carries for 616 yards and 7 TD, 18 catches for 129. Drafted 2022, round 7, pick 250.
    • Demetric Felton: UCLA 2020, 132 carries for 668 yards and 5 TD, 22 catches for 159. Drafted 2021, round 6, pick 211. Best NFL season 3.4 PPR points a game.

    AJ Newberry’s archetype: Receiving back

    404 receiving yards. Real work as a receiver in college: the strongest running back cue once draft slot is accounted for, and the one PPR rewards. 43% of the 44 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a 13+ point season (PPR) in their first three NFL years, against 18% of the others.

    • Christian McCaffrey: best NFL season 29.4 points a game (2019)
    • Jahmyr Gibbs: best NFL season 26.2 points a game (2026)
    • Alvin Kamara: best NFL season 25.2 points a game (2020)
    • Dalvin Cook: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2020)
    • Saquon Barkley: best NFL season 24.1 points a game (2018)
    • Jay Ajayi (legend): best NFL season 14.4 points a game (2016)

    College players most like him

    • Caleb Komolafe, Northwestern
    • Re'Shaun Sanford II, Houston
    • Matthew Fuller, South Carolina

    Schedule and projections

    WeekOpponentMatchup rankProjected half-PPR points
    11at Boise State26710.2
    12v Utah State26610.2

    Questions

    Is AJ Newberry eligible for the 2027 NFL draft?

    Yes. AJ Newberry is in his 4th college season, so the 2027 NFL draft is his draft unless he has eligibility left and chooses to return.

    Where is AJ Newberry projected to be drafted?

    Our projection has him going around pick 193, in round 7 of the 2027 draft.

    Which NFL players have a college profile like AJ Newberry?

    Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Purdue, 2023), Brittain Brown (UCLA, 2021), Demetric Felton (UCLA, 2020) had the closest final college seasons among drafted players since 2015.

    What is AJ Newberry’s prospect archetype?

    Receiving back: 404 receiving yards. 43% of the 44 drafted players since 2015 with this profile had a season of 13+ PPR points a game in their first three NFL years, against 18% of the others. Players who fit it include Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Alvin Kamara, Dalvin Cook.

    What is AJ Newberry's dynasty value?

    611 on our 0 to 9,999 scale in a 12-team superflex PPR league: 102nd in the 2027 class and RB26 at his position.

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