Kendrick Raphael brings proven ACC production and burst to SMU’s backfield
Raphael enters SMU after a breakout 2025 season at California, where he ran for 944 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 34 catches for 245 yards and another score, making him a true dual-threat back with real game-breaking juice[9][14]. In the 2026 season, SMU’s roster page lists him on the team, and national fantasy outlets have already slotted him among the ACC’s more useful backs, which reflects both his production and fit in an offense that can feature him as a runner and receiver[1][14].
