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Player Impact & EPA · 2015

Ranked by total EPA — cumulative points a player added above average. EPA here is raw (opponent-UNadjusted); rows marked ✓ carry an opponent-adjusted WEPA line value where we have it. Covers QB/RB/WR/TE.

PositionALLQBRBWRTE

SeasonAll-time202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014

#	Player	Pos	Total EPA	EPA/play	Line value
1	Royce Freeman✓ adjOregon	RB	123.8	0.403	5.1 pts
2	Ezekiel Elliott✓ adjOhio State	RB	110.2	0.355	8.6 pts
3	Christian McCaffrey✓ adjStanford	RB	97.1	0.260	2.4 pts
4	Leonard Fournette✓ adjLSU	RB	90.3	0.274	7.2 pts
5	Derrick Henry✓ adjAlabama	RB	86.8	0.217	7.9 pts
6	Larry Rose III✓ adjNew Mexico State	RB	81.3	0.312	5.2 pts
7	Dalvin Cook✓ adjFlorida State	RB	75	0.293	5.8 pts
8	Matt Breida✓ adjGeorgia Southern	RB	72.4	0.364	4.5 pts
9	Jordan Howard✓ adjIndiana	RB	70.4	0.335	3.5 pts
10	Anthony Wales✓ adjWestern Kentucky	RB	69.7	0.458	2.8 pts
11	Donnel Pumphrey✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	68.6	0.198	2.6 pts
12	Paul Perkins✓ adjUCLA	RB	67.3	0.253	3.9 pts
13	DeAndre Washington✓ adjTexas Tech	RB	67.1	0.242	4 pts
14	Shock Linwood✓ adjBaylor	RB	64.2	0.329	2.4 pts
15	Alex Collins✓ adjArkansas	RB	62.6	0.225	4 pts
16	Jeremy McNichols✓ adjBoise State	RB	61	0.212	2.4 pts
17	Wendell Smallwood✓ adjWest Virginia	RB	59.6	0.257	3.2 pts
18	Wayne Gallman✓ adjClemson	RB	56.9	0.190	3 pts
19	Jalen Richard✓ adjSouthern Miss	RB	55.9	0.259	3.3 pts
20	Tyler Ervin✓ adjSan José State	RB	53.5	0.158	1.3 pts
21	James SummersEast Carolina	RB	53.3	0.286	—
22	Jamauri Bogan✓ adjWestern Michigan	RB	52.7	0.363	5.2 pts
23	Kenneth Dixon✓ adjLouisiana Tech	RB	52.6	0.238	2.9 pts
24	Marlon Mack✓ adjSouth Florida	RB	51.7	0.237	2.9 pts
25	Johnny Jefferson✓ adjBaylor	RB	50.3	0.434	2.8 pts
26	Devontae Booker✓ adjUtah	RB	49.4	0.157	1.9 pts
27	C.J. Prosise✓ adjNotre Dame	RB	48.1	0.260	3.4 pts
28	Remound WrightStanford	RB	46.2	0.571	—
29	Samaje Perine✓ adjOklahoma	RB	45.6	0.192	3.7 pts
30	Matthew Dayes✓ adjNC State	RB	44.2	0.291	3 pts
31	Elijhaa PennyIdaho	RB	43.6	0.184	—
32	Ito SmithSouthern Miss	RB	42.8	0.194	—
33	Elijah McGuireLouisiana	RB	42	0.179	—
34	Alvin KamaraTennessee	RB	41.8	0.298	—
35	Mike BooneCincinnati	RB	40.8	0.367	—
36	Zack Langer✓ adjTulsa	RB	39.6	0.197	3.3 pts
37	James Butler✓ adjNevada	RB	39.2	0.179	2.4 pts
38	Demario RichardArizona State	RB	38.2	0.156	—
39	Timothy McVeyAir Force	RB	37.7	0.711	—
40	Michael GordonArkansas State	RB	37.3	0.218	—
41	Ray LawryOld Dominion	RB	36.8	0.182	—
42	Chase PriceSan Diego State	RB	36.7	0.187	—
43	Matt JohnsonCharlotte	RB	36.5	0.234	—
44	Matt JohnsonCharlotte	RB	36.5	0.234	—
45	Peyton Barber✓ adjAuburn	RB	35.4	0.137	2.8 pts
46	Wesley FieldsGeorgia Southern	RB	35.3	0.430	—
47	Teriyon GipsonNew Mexico	RB	34.8	0.207	—
48	Joe MixonOklahoma	RB	34.7	0.292	—
49	Marcus CoxApp State	RB	33.9	0.142	—
50	Brian Hill✓ adjWyoming	RB	33.6	0.116	1.6 pts
51	D'Ernest JohnsonSouth Florida	RB	33.3	0.370	—
52	Jarveon Williams✓ adjUTSA	RB	32.9	0.184	2.3 pts
53	Darik DillardRice	RB	32.5	0.271	—
54	Doroland DorceusMemphis	RB	32.5	0.198	—
55	Terry SwansonToledo	RB	32.3	0.234	—
56	Fred CoppetBowling Green	RB	31.9	0.236	—
57	Darius Jackson✓ adjEastern Michigan	RB	31.8	0.152	3 pts
58	D'Onta ForemanTexas	RB	31.7	0.330	—
59	Algernon BrownBYU	RB	31.5	0.225	—
60	Stanley WilliamsKentucky	RB	31.5	0.213	—
61	Markell Jones✓ adjPurdue	RB	31	0.148	2.6 pts
62	Devin ChafinBaylor	RB	30.9	0.247	—
63	Qadree Ollison✓ adjPittsburgh	RB	30.9	0.133	1.9 pts
64	Kelvin Taylor✓ adjFlorida	RB	30.2	0.111	2.3 pts
65	Izzy MatthewsColorado State	RB	30.2	0.340	—
66	Jhurell PressleyNew Mexico	RB	29.9	0.200	—
67	Jamal MorrowWashington State	RB	29.9	0.332	—
68	Justin StocktonTexas Tech	RB	29.8	0.377	—
69	Jacobi OwensAir Force	RB	29.7	0.158	—
70	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	28.9	0.165	—
71	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	28.9	0.165	—
72	Taj GriffinOregon	RB	28.6	0.341	—
73	Jalen HurdTennessee	RB	28.5	0.096	—
74	Alex GardnerFlorida International	RB	28.5	0.128	—
75	John TrainorArmy	RB	28.5	0.731	—
76	Kenneth Farrow✓ adjHouston	RB	28.1	0.157	2.1 pts
77	Xavier JohnsonSouth Alabama	RB	27.6	0.191	—
78	Paul HarrisHawai'i	RB	26.8	0.152	—
79	Josh FergusonIllinois	RB	26.5	0.153	—
80	Joe WalkerArmy	RB	26.5	0.802	—
81	Marquis YoungMassachusetts	RB	26.3	0.158	—
82	Josh Adams✓ adjNotre Dame	RB	26.1	0.216	2.7 pts
83	Jalin MooreApp State	RB	25.2	0.303	—
84	Trey RodriguezFlorida Atlantic	RB	25.1	0.303	—
85	Joseph YearbyMiami	RB	25.1	0.113	—
86	Richard McQuarleyNew Mexico	RB	25	0.556	—
87	Nick WilsonArizona	RB	24.9	0.186	—
88	Travon McMillianVirginia Tech	RB	24.8	0.119	—
89	Don JacksonNevada	RB	24.1	0.102	—
90	Jojo KempKentucky	RB	23.8	0.243	—
91	Warren WandArkansas State	RB	23.7	0.201	—
92	Robert LoweTexas State	RB	23.3	0.121	—
93	Brandon HollowayMississippi State	RB	23.1	0.179	—
94	Rushel ShellWest Virginia	RB	22.5	0.137	—
95	Johnston WhiteArkansas State	RB	22.2	0.255	—
96	Derrius GuiceLSU	RB	22.1	0.417	—
97	Devante MaysUtah State	RB	21.8	0.140	—
98	D'Angelo BrewerTulsa	RB	21.7	0.126	—
99	Jared BakerArizona	RB	21	0.159	—
100	Jordan CanzeriIowa	RB	21	0.101	—
101	Tre WatsonCalifornia	RB	20.8	0.239	—
102	Ramadi WarrenTulsa	RB	20.7	0.296	—
103	Saquon BarkleyPenn State	RB	20.7	0.101	—
104	Kani BenoitOregon	RB	20.6	0.413	—
105	Kareem HuntToledo	RB	20.4	0.126	—
106	Gerald HolmesMichigan State	RB	20.3	0.169	—
107	Akrum WadleyIowa	RB	20.2	0.280	—
108	Ke'aun KinnerKansas	RB	19.9	0.142	—
109	Dontrell HilliardTulane	RB	19.7	0.149	—
110	Jasen Oden Jr.Colorado State	RB	19.5	0.124	—
111	Benton WashingtonAir Force	RB	19.1	0.424	—
112	Anthone TaylorBuffalo	RB	18.7	0.102	—
113	Tra CarsonTexas A&M	RB	18.7	0.069	—
114	Lexington ThomasUNLV	RB	18.5	0.226	—
115	Bryce LoveStanford	RB	18.5	0.473	—
116	Rashaad PennySan Diego State	RB	18.4	0.802	—
117	A.J. OuelletteOhio	RB	18.3	0.111	—
118	Tony Brooks-JamesOregon	RB	18	0.474	—
119	D.J. JohnsonAir Force	RB	17.7	0.228	—
120	Nate StarksUCLA	RB	17.7	0.321	—
121	Jamal WilsonMassachusetts	RB	17.4	0.147	—
122	Xavier JonesSMU	RB	17.1	0.100	—
123	Brandon RossMaryland	RB	17	0.108	—
124	Brandon BurksTroy	RB	16.9	0.078	—
125	Conor HundleyAkron	RB	16.8	0.085	—
126	Jahad Thomas✓ adjTemple	RB	16.7	0.055	2.5 pts
127	Kerryon JohnsonAuburn	RB	16.4	0.222	—
128	Kelsey YoungBoise State	RB	16.3	0.194	—
129	Jovon RobinsonAuburn	RB	16.3	0.140	—
130	Taiwan DealWisconsin	RB	16.3	0.147	—
131	Devon JohnsonMarshall	RB	16.2	0.160	—
132	Remi WatsonMarshall	RB	16	0.219	—
133	Sherman BadieTulane	RB	15.9	0.156	—
134	Charles JonesKansas State	RB	15.8	0.102	—
135	Daz'mond PattersonOhio	RB	15.7	0.122	—
136	Shayne DavernAir Force	RB	15.7	0.334	—
137	Hosey WilliamsCincinnati	RB	15.6	0.121	—
138	George NaufahuUNLV	RB	15.5	0.622	—
139	Drake JohnsonMichigan	RB	15.4	0.248	—
140	Khalfani MuhammadCalifornia	RB	15.1	0.146	—
141	Arkeel NewsomeUConn	RB	14.8	0.063	—
142	Shannon BrooksMinnesota	RB	14.7	0.106	—
143	Brandon RadcliffLouisville	RB	14.6	0.098	—
144	Robert MartinRutgers	RB	14.3	0.108	—
145	Tyler CampbellArmy	RB	14.2	0.710	—
146	Donovan WilsonBowling Green	RB	13.8	0.688	—
147	Luke TurnerRice	RB	13.7	0.351	—
148	Kenyan DrakeAlabama	RB	13.6	0.123	—
149	Zac BrooksClemson	RB	13.1	0.262	—
150	Jordan CronkriteFlorida	RB	13.1	0.278	—

CollegeFootballData /ppa/players/season; opponent-adjusted line value merged from /wepa where available. EPA covers offensive skill touches (passing / rushing / receiving), so this board ranks QB, RB, WR and TE — linemen and defenders have no per-play EPA value to rank. Rows marked ✓ adjalso carry our opponent-adjusted WEPA line value; that is a model estimate of a player's worth, not a market quote.

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Player Impact & EPA · 2015

PositionALLQBRBWRTE

SeasonAll-time202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014

#	Player	Pos	Total EPA	EPA/play	Line value
1	Royce Freeman✓ adjOregon	RB	123.8	0.403	5.1 pts
2	Ezekiel Elliott✓ adjOhio State	RB	110.2	0.355	8.6 pts
3	Christian McCaffrey✓ adjStanford	RB	97.1	0.260	2.4 pts
4	Leonard Fournette✓ adjLSU	RB	90.3	0.274	7.2 pts
5	Derrick Henry✓ adjAlabama	RB	86.8	0.217	7.9 pts
6	Larry Rose III✓ adjNew Mexico State	RB	81.3	0.312	5.2 pts
7	Dalvin Cook✓ adjFlorida State	RB	75	0.293	5.8 pts
8	Matt Breida✓ adjGeorgia Southern	RB	72.4	0.364	4.5 pts
9	Jordan Howard✓ adjIndiana	RB	70.4	0.335	3.5 pts
10	Anthony Wales✓ adjWestern Kentucky	RB	69.7	0.458	2.8 pts
11	Donnel Pumphrey✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	68.6	0.198	2.6 pts
12	Paul Perkins✓ adjUCLA	RB	67.3	0.253	3.9 pts
13	DeAndre Washington✓ adjTexas Tech	RB	67.1	0.242	4 pts
14	Shock Linwood✓ adjBaylor	RB	64.2	0.329	2.4 pts
15	Alex Collins✓ adjArkansas	RB	62.6	0.225	4 pts
16	Jeremy McNichols✓ adjBoise State	RB	61	0.212	2.4 pts
17	Wendell Smallwood✓ adjWest Virginia	RB	59.6	0.257	3.2 pts
18	Wayne Gallman✓ adjClemson	RB	56.9	0.190	3 pts
19	Jalen Richard✓ adjSouthern Miss	RB	55.9	0.259	3.3 pts
20	Tyler Ervin✓ adjSan José State	RB	53.5	0.158	1.3 pts
21	James SummersEast Carolina	RB	53.3	0.286	—
22	Jamauri Bogan✓ adjWestern Michigan	RB	52.7	0.363	5.2 pts
23	Kenneth Dixon✓ adjLouisiana Tech	RB	52.6	0.238	2.9 pts
24	Marlon Mack✓ adjSouth Florida	RB	51.7	0.237	2.9 pts
25	Johnny Jefferson✓ adjBaylor	RB	50.3	0.434	2.8 pts
26	Devontae Booker✓ adjUtah	RB	49.4	0.157	1.9 pts
27	C.J. Prosise✓ adjNotre Dame	RB	48.1	0.260	3.4 pts
28	Remound WrightStanford	RB	46.2	0.571	—
29	Samaje Perine✓ adjOklahoma	RB	45.6	0.192	3.7 pts
30	Matthew Dayes✓ adjNC State	RB	44.2	0.291	3 pts
31	Elijhaa PennyIdaho	RB	43.6	0.184	—
32	Ito SmithSouthern Miss	RB	42.8	0.194	—
33	Elijah McGuireLouisiana	RB	42	0.179	—
34	Alvin KamaraTennessee	RB	41.8	0.298	—
35	Mike BooneCincinnati	RB	40.8	0.367	—
36	Zack Langer✓ adjTulsa	RB	39.6	0.197	3.3 pts
37	James Butler✓ adjNevada	RB	39.2	0.179	2.4 pts
38	Demario RichardArizona State	RB	38.2	0.156	—
39	Timothy McVeyAir Force	RB	37.7	0.711	—
40	Michael GordonArkansas State	RB	37.3	0.218	—
41	Ray LawryOld Dominion	RB	36.8	0.182	—
42	Chase PriceSan Diego State	RB	36.7	0.187	—
43	Matt JohnsonCharlotte	RB	36.5	0.234	—
44	Matt JohnsonCharlotte	RB	36.5	0.234	—
45	Peyton Barber✓ adjAuburn	RB	35.4	0.137	2.8 pts
46	Wesley FieldsGeorgia Southern	RB	35.3	0.430	—
47	Teriyon GipsonNew Mexico	RB	34.8	0.207	—
48	Joe MixonOklahoma	RB	34.7	0.292	—
49	Marcus CoxApp State	RB	33.9	0.142	—
50	Brian Hill✓ adjWyoming	RB	33.6	0.116	1.6 pts
51	D'Ernest JohnsonSouth Florida	RB	33.3	0.370	—
52	Jarveon Williams✓ adjUTSA	RB	32.9	0.184	2.3 pts
53	Darik DillardRice	RB	32.5	0.271	—
54	Doroland DorceusMemphis	RB	32.5	0.198	—
55	Terry SwansonToledo	RB	32.3	0.234	—
56	Fred CoppetBowling Green	RB	31.9	0.236	—
57	Darius Jackson✓ adjEastern Michigan	RB	31.8	0.152	3 pts
58	D'Onta ForemanTexas	RB	31.7	0.330	—
59	Algernon BrownBYU	RB	31.5	0.225	—
60	Stanley WilliamsKentucky	RB	31.5	0.213	—
61	Markell Jones✓ adjPurdue	RB	31	0.148	2.6 pts
62	Devin ChafinBaylor	RB	30.9	0.247	—
63	Qadree Ollison✓ adjPittsburgh	RB	30.9	0.133	1.9 pts
64	Kelvin Taylor✓ adjFlorida	RB	30.2	0.111	2.3 pts
65	Izzy MatthewsColorado State	RB	30.2	0.340	—
66	Jhurell PressleyNew Mexico	RB	29.9	0.200	—
67	Jamal MorrowWashington State	RB	29.9	0.332	—
68	Justin StocktonTexas Tech	RB	29.8	0.377	—
69	Jacobi OwensAir Force	RB	29.7	0.158	—
70	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	28.9	0.165	—
71	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	28.9	0.165	—
72	Taj GriffinOregon	RB	28.6	0.341	—
73	Jalen HurdTennessee	RB	28.5	0.096	—
74	Alex GardnerFlorida International	RB	28.5	0.128	—
75	John TrainorArmy	RB	28.5	0.731	—
76	Kenneth Farrow✓ adjHouston	RB	28.1	0.157	2.1 pts
77	Xavier JohnsonSouth Alabama	RB	27.6	0.191	—
78	Paul HarrisHawai'i	RB	26.8	0.152	—
79	Josh FergusonIllinois	RB	26.5	0.153	—
80	Joe WalkerArmy	RB	26.5	0.802	—
81	Marquis YoungMassachusetts	RB	26.3	0.158	—
82	Josh Adams✓ adjNotre Dame	RB	26.1	0.216	2.7 pts
83	Jalin MooreApp State	RB	25.2	0.303	—
84	Trey RodriguezFlorida Atlantic	RB	25.1	0.303	—
85	Joseph YearbyMiami	RB	25.1	0.113	—
86	Richard McQuarleyNew Mexico	RB	25	0.556	—
87	Nick WilsonArizona	RB	24.9	0.186	—
88	Travon McMillianVirginia Tech	RB	24.8	0.119	—
89	Don JacksonNevada	RB	24.1	0.102	—
90	Jojo KempKentucky	RB	23.8	0.243	—
91	Warren WandArkansas State	RB	23.7	0.201	—
92	Robert LoweTexas State	RB	23.3	0.121	—
93	Brandon HollowayMississippi State	RB	23.1	0.179	—
94	Rushel ShellWest Virginia	RB	22.5	0.137	—
95	Johnston WhiteArkansas State	RB	22.2	0.255	—
96	Derrius GuiceLSU	RB	22.1	0.417	—
97	Devante MaysUtah State	RB	21.8	0.140	—
98	D'Angelo BrewerTulsa	RB	21.7	0.126	—
99	Jared BakerArizona	RB	21	0.159	—
100	Jordan CanzeriIowa	RB	21	0.101	—
101	Tre WatsonCalifornia	RB	20.8	0.239	—
102	Ramadi WarrenTulsa	RB	20.7	0.296	—
103	Saquon BarkleyPenn State	RB	20.7	0.101	—
104	Kani BenoitOregon	RB	20.6	0.413	—
105	Kareem HuntToledo	RB	20.4	0.126	—
106	Gerald HolmesMichigan State	RB	20.3	0.169	—
107	Akrum WadleyIowa	RB	20.2	0.280	—
108	Ke'aun KinnerKansas	RB	19.9	0.142	—
109	Dontrell HilliardTulane	RB	19.7	0.149	—
110	Jasen Oden Jr.Colorado State	RB	19.5	0.124	—
111	Benton WashingtonAir Force	RB	19.1	0.424	—
112	Anthone TaylorBuffalo	RB	18.7	0.102	—
113	Tra CarsonTexas A&M	RB	18.7	0.069	—
114	Lexington ThomasUNLV	RB	18.5	0.226	—
115	Bryce LoveStanford	RB	18.5	0.473	—
116	Rashaad PennySan Diego State	RB	18.4	0.802	—
117	A.J. OuelletteOhio	RB	18.3	0.111	—
118	Tony Brooks-JamesOregon	RB	18	0.474	—
119	D.J. JohnsonAir Force	RB	17.7	0.228	—
120	Nate StarksUCLA	RB	17.7	0.321	—
121	Jamal WilsonMassachusetts	RB	17.4	0.147	—
122	Xavier JonesSMU	RB	17.1	0.100	—
123	Brandon RossMaryland	RB	17	0.108	—
124	Brandon BurksTroy	RB	16.9	0.078	—
125	Conor HundleyAkron	RB	16.8	0.085	—
126	Jahad Thomas✓ adjTemple	RB	16.7	0.055	2.5 pts
127	Kerryon JohnsonAuburn	RB	16.4	0.222	—
128	Kelsey YoungBoise State	RB	16.3	0.194	—
129	Jovon RobinsonAuburn	RB	16.3	0.140	—
130	Taiwan DealWisconsin	RB	16.3	0.147	—
131	Devon JohnsonMarshall	RB	16.2	0.160	—
132	Remi WatsonMarshall	RB	16	0.219	—
133	Sherman BadieTulane	RB	15.9	0.156	—
134	Charles JonesKansas State	RB	15.8	0.102	—
135	Daz'mond PattersonOhio	RB	15.7	0.122	—
136	Shayne DavernAir Force	RB	15.7	0.334	—
137	Hosey WilliamsCincinnati	RB	15.6	0.121	—
138	George NaufahuUNLV	RB	15.5	0.622	—
139	Drake JohnsonMichigan	RB	15.4	0.248	—
140	Khalfani MuhammadCalifornia	RB	15.1	0.146	—
141	Arkeel NewsomeUConn	RB	14.8	0.063	—
142	Shannon BrooksMinnesota	RB	14.7	0.106	—
143	Brandon RadcliffLouisville	RB	14.6	0.098	—
144	Robert MartinRutgers	RB	14.3	0.108	—
145	Tyler CampbellArmy	RB	14.2	0.710	—
146	Donovan WilsonBowling Green	RB	13.8	0.688	—
147	Luke TurnerRice	RB	13.7	0.351	—
148	Kenyan DrakeAlabama	RB	13.6	0.123	—
149	Zac BrooksClemson	RB	13.1	0.262	—
150	Jordan CronkriteFlorida	RB	13.1	0.278	—