Roman Hemby RB Maryland | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Roman Hemby RB Maryland
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/18/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 12/18/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.40 seconds (92%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 76.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Rushing: |
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73% |
| Break Tackles: |
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65% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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66% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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33% |
| Run Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#206
Position rank:
#19
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1622 | ||
ESPN RATING: 72/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Xazavian Valladay - Arizona State |
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82% |
| Evan Hull - Northwestern |
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71% |
| Deneric Prince - Tulsa |
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68% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Roman Hemby emerged as a dynamic playmaker for Maryland over the past two seasons. The Baltimore native redshirted in 2021 before breaking out in 2022 with nearly 1,300 yards from scrimmage. Hemby followed that up with a solid 2023 campaign, starting all 13 games for the Terrapins.At John Carroll High School, Hemby racked up over 1,500 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons. He earned First Team All-MIAA honors in 2019 and was named John Carroll's Offensive MVP. A three-star recruit, Hemby chose Maryland over several other programs.
In 2022, Hemby earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors after rushing for 989 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 298 receiving yards. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice and finished third among FBS freshmen in yards from scrimmage. In 2023, Hemby tallied 680 rushing yards, 349 receiving yards, and 7 total touchdowns despite battling some injuries.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Explosive acceleration and top-end speed, consistently outrunning defenders' angles in the open field
- Soft hands and natural receiving ability out of the backfield, excelling on screens and checkdowns
- Demonstrates good vision and patience, allowing blocks to develop before hitting the hole decisively
- Versatile three-down back with experience in both zone and gap running schemes
- Elusive in space, using quick cuts and jump-cuts to make defenders miss in the open field
- Productive despite limited career touches, averaging over 5 yards per carry in college
- Flashes big-play ability, with multiple runs of 70+ yards on his college resume
- Young for the draft class at just 21 years old, with potential for further physical development
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal size and power for an every-down NFL back, may struggle in short-yardage situations
- Pass protection needs significant improvement, often struggling with technique and recognition
- Regression in production from 2022 to 2023 raises questions about consistency and durability
- Limited experience as a true workhorse back, never exceeding 200 carries in a college season
- Can improve ball security, with occasional fumbles due to running style and grip
Scouting Report: Summary
Hemby grades out as a complementary back in a committee approach at the next level. His speed and receiving ability make him an intriguing third-down option, but he'll need to improve in pass protection to secure that role immediately.Teams employing zone-heavy run schemes will likely value Hemby's vision and one-cut ability. His explosiveness and receiving skills could make him a valuable change-of-pace back in offenses that prioritize getting playmakers in space.
While Hemby may not profile as a traditional lead back, his versatility and big-play potential could make him a mid-round target for teams looking to add dynamism to their backfield. His youth and relatively low college workload suggest there may be untapped potential for growth at the next level.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)
Roman Hemby percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Roman Hemby (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
206.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
26.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.