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Player Impact & EPA · 2016

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	Anthony Wales✓ adjWestern Kentucky	RB	122.9	0.525	7 pts
2	I'Tavius Mathers✓ adjMiddle Tennessee	RB	90.2	0.323	3.7 pts
3	Jeremy McNichols✓ adjBoise State	RB	88.5	0.257	4.7 pts
4	Donnel Pumphrey✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	88	0.249	4.2 pts
5	D'Onta Foreman✓ adjTexas	RB	86.4	0.263	5.3 pts
6	Teriyon Gipson✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	84.9	0.570	3.8 pts
7	Joe Mixon✓ adjOklahoma	RB	78.2	0.352	2 pts
8	Kareem Hunt✓ adjToledo	RB	72.3	0.270	2.8 pts
9	Christian McCaffrey✓ adjStanford	RB	72.3	0.253	3.7 pts
10	Dalvin Cook✓ adjFlorida State	RB	69.1	0.216	4.3 pts
11	James Flanders✓ adjTulsa	RB	68.6	0.281	4.9 pts
12	James ButlerNevada	RB	62	0.248	—
13	Rashaad Penny✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	59.5	0.425	2.9 pts
14	Saquon Barkley✓ adjPenn State	RB	58.9	0.194	3.9 pts
15	Aaron Jones✓ adjUTEP	RB	58.7	0.268	2.2 pts
16	Tre WatsonCalifornia	RB	58.4	0.361	—
17	Jamal MorrowWashington State	RB	57.5	0.414	—
18	Ray LawryOld Dominion	RB	56.8	0.284	—
19	Jarvion Franklin✓ adjWestern Michigan	RB	56.3	0.249	2 pts
20	D'Ernest JohnsonSouth Florida	RB	56.1	0.510	—
21	Jarred CraftLouisiana Tech	RB	55.3	0.228	—
22	Derrius Guice✓ adjLSU	RB	53.8	0.280	4.4 pts
23	Ryan Nall✓ adjOregon State	RB	53.1	0.298	3.2 pts
24	Chris CarsonOklahoma State	RB	51.4	0.525	—
25	Marcus CoxApp State	RB	50.7	0.329	—
26	Timothy McVeyAir Force	RB	49.6	0.680	—
27	Ty Johnson✓ adjMaryland	RB	48.8	0.432	2.9 pts
28	Samaje Perine✓ adjOklahoma	RB	48.3	0.234	3 pts
29	Kyle HicksTCU	RB	46.8	0.187	—
30	Marlon Mack✓ adjSouth Florida	RB	46.5	0.249	3.5 pts
31	Jamaal Williams✓ adjBYU	RB	46.4	0.215	3.6 pts
32	Josh AdamsNotre Dame	RB	46.4	0.256	—
33	Akrum Wadley✓ adjIowa	RB	45.8	0.229	2.6 pts
34	James ConnerPittsburgh	RB	45.5	0.189	—
35	Joe Williams✓ adjUtah	RB	45.4	0.204	3.6 pts
36	James Gilbert✓ adjBall State	RB	45.4	0.187	2 pts
37	Damien HarrisAlabama	RB	45.4	0.286	—
38	Tyrone Owens✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	43.6	0.318	2.8 pts
39	Ito Smith✓ adjSouthern Miss	RB	42.8	0.139	1.9 pts
40	Ryquell Armstead✓ adjTemple	RB	42.7	0.270	2.9 pts
41	Alvin KamaraTennessee	RB	42.4	0.279	—
42	Jamauri BoganWestern Michigan	RB	42.4	0.244	—
43	Jeremy CoxOld Dominion	RB	41.8	0.337	—
44	Devin SingletaryFlorida Atlantic	RB	41.4	0.289	—
45	Terence Williams✓ adjBaylor	RB	41.2	0.245	2.4 pts
46	Mark Walton✓ adjMiami	RB	40.7	0.170	2.2 pts
47	Tony Brooks-JamesOregon	RB	40.5	0.389	—
48	Richard McQuarley✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	40.4	0.289	2.7 pts
49	Justin CrawfordWest Virginia	RB	39.7	0.229	—
50	Elijah McGuireLouisiana	RB	39.6	0.154	—
51	Jahad ThomasTemple	RB	39.3	0.160	—
52	Dare OgunbowaleWisconsin	RB	38.4	0.323	—
53	Rawleigh Williams III✓ adjArkansas	RB	38.3	0.152	1.9 pts
54	Damarea Crockett✓ adjMissouri	RB	37.8	0.274	3.2 pts
55	Kalen BallageArizona State	RB	37.7	0.214	—
56	Jordan AsberryArmy	RB	37.6	0.627	—
57	Kam McKnightLouisiana Tech	RB	37.3	0.956	—
58	Ralph Webb✓ adjVanderbilt	RB	36	0.129	1.4 pts
59	Rodney Smith✓ adjMinnesota	RB	35.8	0.137	2.4 pts
60	Diocemy Saint JusteHawai'i	RB	34.1	0.208	—
61	Jacobi OwensAir Force	RB	33.9	0.274	—
62	Jeremy SmithLouisville	RB	33.6	0.610	—
63	Trayveon WilliamsTexas A&M	RB	32.4	0.185	—
64	Jalin MooreApp State	RB	30.7	0.140	—
65	Brian Hill✓ adjWyoming	RB	30.7	0.096	1.3 pts
66	D'Angelo BrewerTulsa	RB	30.6	0.125	—
67	Wesley FieldsGeorgia Southern	RB	30.6	0.300	—
68	Doroland DorceusMemphis	RB	29.8	0.236	—
69	Bryce LoveStanford	RB	29.5	0.261	—
70	Lazedrick ThompsonTulane	RB	29	0.367	—
71	Dontrell HilliardTulane	RB	28.6	0.212	—
72	Alex BarnesKansas State	RB	28.6	0.562	—
73	James SummersEast Carolina	RB	28.2	0.162	—
74	Justin Jackson✓ adjNorthwestern	RB	28.2	0.081	2.5 pts
75	Bo Scarbrough✓ adjAlabama	RB	28.2	0.252	3.2 pts
76	Stedman MayberryTexas State	RB	28	0.158	—
77	Samuel StewartRice	RB	27.8	0.323	—
78	Darnell WoolfolkArmy	RB	27.8	0.284	—
79	Ke'aun KinnerKansas	RB	27.7	0.218	—
80	Jalen RhodesUTSA	RB	27.6	0.174	—
81	Kerryon JohnsonAuburn	RB	27.5	0.136	—
82	Nyheim HinesNC State	RB	26.5	0.379	—
83	Aeris WilliamsMississippi State	RB	26.1	0.185	—
84	Jeff SmithBoston College	RB	25.9	0.328	—
85	Glenn SmithGeorgia State	RB	25.6	0.256	—
86	Kamryn PettwayAuburn	RB	24.8	0.123	—
87	Khalfani MuhammadCalifornia	RB	24.6	0.151	—
88	Mike Weber✓ adjOhio State	RB	24.6	0.132	2.6 pts
89	Brandon RadcliffLouisville	RB	24.3	0.198	—
90	Dedrick Mills✓ adjGeorgia Tech	RB	24.3	0.159	2.4 pts
91	Armand ShyneUtah	RB	24.1	0.335	—
92	Leonard FournetteLSU	RB	23.8	0.158	—
93	Royce FreemanOregon	RB	23.8	0.129	—
94	Kenny YoungMiami (OH)	RB	23.7	0.219	—
95	Stanley WilliamsKentucky	RB	23.3	0.179	—
96	Tyler CampbellArmy	RB	23.1	0.626	—
97	David GreeneUNLV	RB	22.9	0.510	—
98	Ke'Mon FreemanSMU	RB	22.6	0.149	—
99	Kendrick FosterIllinois	RB	22.4	0.180	—
100	Keith FordTexas A&M	RB	22.3	0.170	—
101	Wayne Gallman✓ adjClemson	RB	22.2	0.090	2.7 pts
102	Isaiah SaundersIdaho	RB	21.7	0.158	—
103	Charles JonesKansas State	RB	21.5	0.172	—
104	Jordan ScarlettFlorida	RB	21.3	0.119	—
105	Steven LakalakaHawai'i	RB	21.1	0.245	—
106	Darrell HendersonMemphis	RB	20.9	0.211	—
107	James WilliamsWashington State	RB	20.8	0.146	—
108	Chris Warren IIITexas	RB	20.4	0.330	—
109	Ish WitterMissouri	RB	19.5	0.120	—
110	Justice HillOklahoma State	RB	18.8	0.094	—
111	Robert MartinRutgers	RB	18.6	0.150	—
112	Lexington ThomasUNLV	RB	18.2	0.139	—
113	Devon SpaldingCentral Michigan	RB	17.6	0.104	—
114	Royce CaldwellNew Mexico State	RB	17.6	0.840	—
115	Artavis PierceOregon State	RB	17.6	0.162	—
116	Josh ClevelandBowling Green	RB	17.5	0.193	—
117	Jordan JohnsonBuffalo	RB	17.4	0.088	—
118	Arkeel NewsomeUConn	RB	17	0.097	—
119	Benny Snell Jr.Kentucky	RB	17	0.258	—
120	Kennedy McKoyWest Virginia	RB	17	0.226	—
121	Jarveon WilliamsUTSA	RB	16.9	0.082	—
122	Shayne DavernAir Force	RB	16.9	0.155	—
123	Justin RankinKent State	RB	16.6	0.141	—
124	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	16.2	0.084	—
125	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	16.2	0.084	—
126	John KellyTennessee	RB	16.2	0.165	—
127	Reggie BonnafonLouisville	RB	15.7	0.627	—
128	Thomas KoufieUL Monroe	RB	15.7	0.217	—
129	Ian EriksenEastern Michigan	RB	15.6	0.076	—
130	Jordan ChunnTroy	RB	15.5	0.063	—
131	Alex GardnerFlorida International	RB	15.5	0.073	—
132	LJ ScottMichigan State	RB	15.5	0.090	—
133	JaMycal HastyBaylor	RB	15	0.152	—
134	Kell WalkerArmy	RB	14.9	0.266	—
135	Anthony JonesFlorida International	RB	14.8	0.124	—
136	Stanley Boom WilliamsKentucky	RB	14.8	0.321	—
137	Da'Leon WardTexas Tech	RB	14.8	0.150	—
138	Matthew DayesNC State	RB	14.7	0.051	—
139	Donovan WilsonBowling Green	RB	14.6	0.136	—
140	Devante MaysUtah State	RB	14.6	0.406	—
141	Xavier HallNew Mexico State	RB	14.4	0.190	—
142	Joseph YearbyMiami	RB	14.4	0.130	—
143	Khari BlasingameVanderbilt	RB	14.3	0.139	—
144	LeShun Daniels Jr.Iowa	RB	13.9	0.065	—
145	Fred CoppetBowling Green	RB	13.9	0.073	—
146	Gerard WicksWashington State	RB	13.8	0.122	—
147	Boston ScottLouisiana Tech	RB	13.6	0.235	—
148	Devwah WhaleyArkansas	RB	13.6	0.131	—
149	Alonzo SmithMiami (OH)	RB	13.5	0.077	—
150	Chris EvansMichigan	RB	13.5	0.168	—

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 · 2016

PositionALLQBRBWRTE

SeasonAll-time202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014

#	Player	Pos	Total EPA	EPA/play	Line value
1	Anthony Wales✓ adjWestern Kentucky	RB	122.9	0.525	7 pts
2	I'Tavius Mathers✓ adjMiddle Tennessee	RB	90.2	0.323	3.7 pts
3	Jeremy McNichols✓ adjBoise State	RB	88.5	0.257	4.7 pts
4	Donnel Pumphrey✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	88	0.249	4.2 pts
5	D'Onta Foreman✓ adjTexas	RB	86.4	0.263	5.3 pts
6	Teriyon Gipson✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	84.9	0.570	3.8 pts
7	Joe Mixon✓ adjOklahoma	RB	78.2	0.352	2 pts
8	Kareem Hunt✓ adjToledo	RB	72.3	0.270	2.8 pts
9	Christian McCaffrey✓ adjStanford	RB	72.3	0.253	3.7 pts
10	Dalvin Cook✓ adjFlorida State	RB	69.1	0.216	4.3 pts
11	James Flanders✓ adjTulsa	RB	68.6	0.281	4.9 pts
12	James ButlerNevada	RB	62	0.248	—
13	Rashaad Penny✓ adjSan Diego State	RB	59.5	0.425	2.9 pts
14	Saquon Barkley✓ adjPenn State	RB	58.9	0.194	3.9 pts
15	Aaron Jones✓ adjUTEP	RB	58.7	0.268	2.2 pts
16	Tre WatsonCalifornia	RB	58.4	0.361	—
17	Jamal MorrowWashington State	RB	57.5	0.414	—
18	Ray LawryOld Dominion	RB	56.8	0.284	—
19	Jarvion Franklin✓ adjWestern Michigan	RB	56.3	0.249	2 pts
20	D'Ernest JohnsonSouth Florida	RB	56.1	0.510	—
21	Jarred CraftLouisiana Tech	RB	55.3	0.228	—
22	Derrius Guice✓ adjLSU	RB	53.8	0.280	4.4 pts
23	Ryan Nall✓ adjOregon State	RB	53.1	0.298	3.2 pts
24	Chris CarsonOklahoma State	RB	51.4	0.525	—
25	Marcus CoxApp State	RB	50.7	0.329	—
26	Timothy McVeyAir Force	RB	49.6	0.680	—
27	Ty Johnson✓ adjMaryland	RB	48.8	0.432	2.9 pts
28	Samaje Perine✓ adjOklahoma	RB	48.3	0.234	3 pts
29	Kyle HicksTCU	RB	46.8	0.187	—
30	Marlon Mack✓ adjSouth Florida	RB	46.5	0.249	3.5 pts
31	Jamaal Williams✓ adjBYU	RB	46.4	0.215	3.6 pts
32	Josh AdamsNotre Dame	RB	46.4	0.256	—
33	Akrum Wadley✓ adjIowa	RB	45.8	0.229	2.6 pts
34	James ConnerPittsburgh	RB	45.5	0.189	—
35	Joe Williams✓ adjUtah	RB	45.4	0.204	3.6 pts
36	James Gilbert✓ adjBall State	RB	45.4	0.187	2 pts
37	Damien HarrisAlabama	RB	45.4	0.286	—
38	Tyrone Owens✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	43.6	0.318	2.8 pts
39	Ito Smith✓ adjSouthern Miss	RB	42.8	0.139	1.9 pts
40	Ryquell Armstead✓ adjTemple	RB	42.7	0.270	2.9 pts
41	Alvin KamaraTennessee	RB	42.4	0.279	—
42	Jamauri BoganWestern Michigan	RB	42.4	0.244	—
43	Jeremy CoxOld Dominion	RB	41.8	0.337	—
44	Devin SingletaryFlorida Atlantic	RB	41.4	0.289	—
45	Terence Williams✓ adjBaylor	RB	41.2	0.245	2.4 pts
46	Mark Walton✓ adjMiami	RB	40.7	0.170	2.2 pts
47	Tony Brooks-JamesOregon	RB	40.5	0.389	—
48	Richard McQuarley✓ adjNew Mexico	RB	40.4	0.289	2.7 pts
49	Justin CrawfordWest Virginia	RB	39.7	0.229	—
50	Elijah McGuireLouisiana	RB	39.6	0.154	—
51	Jahad ThomasTemple	RB	39.3	0.160	—
52	Dare OgunbowaleWisconsin	RB	38.4	0.323	—
53	Rawleigh Williams III✓ adjArkansas	RB	38.3	0.152	1.9 pts
54	Damarea Crockett✓ adjMissouri	RB	37.8	0.274	3.2 pts
55	Kalen BallageArizona State	RB	37.7	0.214	—
56	Jordan AsberryArmy	RB	37.6	0.627	—
57	Kam McKnightLouisiana Tech	RB	37.3	0.956	—
58	Ralph Webb✓ adjVanderbilt	RB	36	0.129	1.4 pts
59	Rodney Smith✓ adjMinnesota	RB	35.8	0.137	2.4 pts
60	Diocemy Saint JusteHawai'i	RB	34.1	0.208	—
61	Jacobi OwensAir Force	RB	33.9	0.274	—
62	Jeremy SmithLouisville	RB	33.6	0.610	—
63	Trayveon WilliamsTexas A&M	RB	32.4	0.185	—
64	Jalin MooreApp State	RB	30.7	0.140	—
65	Brian Hill✓ adjWyoming	RB	30.7	0.096	1.3 pts
66	D'Angelo BrewerTulsa	RB	30.6	0.125	—
67	Wesley FieldsGeorgia Southern	RB	30.6	0.300	—
68	Doroland DorceusMemphis	RB	29.8	0.236	—
69	Bryce LoveStanford	RB	29.5	0.261	—
70	Lazedrick ThompsonTulane	RB	29	0.367	—
71	Dontrell HilliardTulane	RB	28.6	0.212	—
72	Alex BarnesKansas State	RB	28.6	0.562	—
73	James SummersEast Carolina	RB	28.2	0.162	—
74	Justin Jackson✓ adjNorthwestern	RB	28.2	0.081	2.5 pts
75	Bo Scarbrough✓ adjAlabama	RB	28.2	0.252	3.2 pts
76	Stedman MayberryTexas State	RB	28	0.158	—
77	Samuel StewartRice	RB	27.8	0.323	—
78	Darnell WoolfolkArmy	RB	27.8	0.284	—
79	Ke'aun KinnerKansas	RB	27.7	0.218	—
80	Jalen RhodesUTSA	RB	27.6	0.174	—
81	Kerryon JohnsonAuburn	RB	27.5	0.136	—
82	Nyheim HinesNC State	RB	26.5	0.379	—
83	Aeris WilliamsMississippi State	RB	26.1	0.185	—
84	Jeff SmithBoston College	RB	25.9	0.328	—
85	Glenn SmithGeorgia State	RB	25.6	0.256	—
86	Kamryn PettwayAuburn	RB	24.8	0.123	—
87	Khalfani MuhammadCalifornia	RB	24.6	0.151	—
88	Mike Weber✓ adjOhio State	RB	24.6	0.132	2.6 pts
89	Brandon RadcliffLouisville	RB	24.3	0.198	—
90	Dedrick Mills✓ adjGeorgia Tech	RB	24.3	0.159	2.4 pts
91	Armand ShyneUtah	RB	24.1	0.335	—
92	Leonard FournetteLSU	RB	23.8	0.158	—
93	Royce FreemanOregon	RB	23.8	0.129	—
94	Kenny YoungMiami (OH)	RB	23.7	0.219	—
95	Stanley WilliamsKentucky	RB	23.3	0.179	—
96	Tyler CampbellArmy	RB	23.1	0.626	—
97	David GreeneUNLV	RB	22.9	0.510	—
98	Ke'Mon FreemanSMU	RB	22.6	0.149	—
99	Kendrick FosterIllinois	RB	22.4	0.180	—
100	Keith FordTexas A&M	RB	22.3	0.170	—
101	Wayne Gallman✓ adjClemson	RB	22.2	0.090	2.7 pts
102	Isaiah SaundersIdaho	RB	21.7	0.158	—
103	Charles JonesKansas State	RB	21.5	0.172	—
104	Jordan ScarlettFlorida	RB	21.3	0.119	—
105	Steven LakalakaHawai'i	RB	21.1	0.245	—
106	Darrell HendersonMemphis	RB	20.9	0.211	—
107	James WilliamsWashington State	RB	20.8	0.146	—
108	Chris Warren IIITexas	RB	20.4	0.330	—
109	Ish WitterMissouri	RB	19.5	0.120	—
110	Justice HillOklahoma State	RB	18.8	0.094	—
111	Robert MartinRutgers	RB	18.6	0.150	—
112	Lexington ThomasUNLV	RB	18.2	0.139	—
113	Devon SpaldingCentral Michigan	RB	17.6	0.104	—
114	Royce CaldwellNew Mexico State	RB	17.6	0.840	—
115	Artavis PierceOregon State	RB	17.6	0.162	—
116	Josh ClevelandBowling Green	RB	17.5	0.193	—
117	Jordan JohnsonBuffalo	RB	17.4	0.088	—
118	Arkeel NewsomeUConn	RB	17	0.097	—
119	Benny Snell Jr.Kentucky	RB	17	0.258	—
120	Kennedy McKoyWest Virginia	RB	17	0.226	—
121	Jarveon WilliamsUTSA	RB	16.9	0.082	—
122	Shayne DavernAir Force	RB	16.9	0.155	—
123	Justin RankinKent State	RB	16.6	0.141	—
124	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	16.2	0.084	—
125	Kalif PhillipsCharlotte	RB	16.2	0.084	—
126	John KellyTennessee	RB	16.2	0.165	—
127	Reggie BonnafonLouisville	RB	15.7	0.627	—
128	Thomas KoufieUL Monroe	RB	15.7	0.217	—
129	Ian EriksenEastern Michigan	RB	15.6	0.076	—
130	Jordan ChunnTroy	RB	15.5	0.063	—
131	Alex GardnerFlorida International	RB	15.5	0.073	—
132	LJ ScottMichigan State	RB	15.5	0.090	—
133	JaMycal HastyBaylor	RB	15	0.152	—
134	Kell WalkerArmy	RB	14.9	0.266	—
135	Anthony JonesFlorida International	RB	14.8	0.124	—
136	Stanley Boom WilliamsKentucky	RB	14.8	0.321	—
137	Da'Leon WardTexas Tech	RB	14.8	0.150	—
138	Matthew DayesNC State	RB	14.7	0.051	—
139	Donovan WilsonBowling Green	RB	14.6	0.136	—
140	Devante MaysUtah State	RB	14.6	0.406	—
141	Xavier HallNew Mexico State	RB	14.4	0.190	—
142	Joseph YearbyMiami	RB	14.4	0.130	—
143	Khari BlasingameVanderbilt	RB	14.3	0.139	—
144	LeShun Daniels Jr.Iowa	RB	13.9	0.065	—
145	Fred CoppetBowling Green	RB	13.9	0.073	—
146	Gerard WicksWashington State	RB	13.8	0.122	—
147	Boston ScottLouisiana Tech	RB	13.6	0.235	—
148	Devwah WhaleyArkansas	RB	13.6	0.131	—
149	Alonzo SmithMiami (OH)	RB	13.5	0.077	—
150	Chris EvansMichigan	RB	13.5	0.168	—