Clint Ratkovich is a Pass-Catching Back for Northern Illinois. Clint's 2021 season ranks in the 68th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 120 plays — a average rate for the RB.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Top-10 nationally. Multiple mid-to-large collective deals expected.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne | Clemson | 2019 | 213 | 0.470 | 4.7 | 100.1 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | LSU | 2019 | 216 | 0.490 | 5.0 | 105.8 |
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State | 2016 | 288 | 0.340 | 3.9 | 97.9 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Georgia Tech | W22-21 | -6.7 | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | -0.24 |
| 2 | vsWyoming | L43-50 | 0.6 | 6 | 63 | 10.5 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 6 · Rush Yds 13 · Avg 2.2 · Rush TD 1
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| 3 | @Michigan | L10-63 | 23.4 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.52 |
| 4 | vsMaine | W41-14 | — | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0.64 |
| 5 | vsEastern Michigan | W27-20 | -7.8 | 19 | 49 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0.03 |
| 6 | @Toledo | W22-20 | 6.9 | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.22 |
| 7 | vsBowling Green | W34-26 | -12.4 | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.37 |
| 8 | @Central Michigan | W39-38 | -1.0 | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.15 |
| 10 | @Kent State | L47-52 | -6.4 | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0.56 |
| 11 | vsBall State | W30-29 | -11.2 | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 0.53 |
| 12 | @Buffalo | W33-27 | -9.5 | 11 | 75 | 6.8 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.93 |
| 13 | vsWestern Michigan | L21-42 | 0.6 | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1.40 |
| 14 | vsKent State | W41-23 | -6.4 | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.19 |
| 1 | vsCoastal Carolina | L41-47 | 13.2 | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0.15 |