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D.J. Penick
RB · SO · Murray State Racers

D.J. Penick

RB SO Murray State
About Penick Updated Jun 21, 2026

Explosive, versatile back with true freshman production

Penick is a compact, high-upside **running back** who already flashed real production at Murray State, starting all 11 games as a true freshman and leading the team with **431 rushing yards on 16 carries and three rushing TDs**, while also adding **three receiving TDs** in the 2024 season[6]. He brings burst, agility, and big-play upside—his highlights include a **112-yard, 1-TD breakout** and hurdle-level open-field balance—making him more than just a stat-line runner[1][9]. If you need an athletic, versatile weapon with playmaking juice, he fits the profile well[4][6].

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Penick National RB Average
Run Production
54th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Power
Evidence unavailable; still building
Big Play
54th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Playmaker
69th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games / 10 PBP
Receiving Threat
91st percentile; Full confidence; 10 games / 10 PBP
Red Zone
Evidence unavailable; still building
Ball Security
22nd percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Workload Durability
70th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games
Consistency
19th percentile; Full confidence; 10 games

Stats

2018

Percentile among FCS RBs — a longer bar ranks higher

543
Rushing Yards
120th of 686 RBs
4
Rushing Touchdowns
125th of 686 RBs
4.8
Yards per Carry
140th of 282 RBs
113
Rushing Attempts
105th of 686 RBs
19
Receptions
49th of 516 RBs
176
Receiving Yards
53rd of 516 RBs
1
Receiving Touchdowns
47th of 516 RBs
9.3
Yards per Catch
23rd of 70 RBs
30
Points Scored
117th of 438 RBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
2018101135434.8419176
2017111164313.732792

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