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J.D.

McKissic

RB · WAS · Very poor

PAL
19
WAR
-0.1
YDS
95

2022

J.D. McKissic

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Biography

Team
Washington Commanders
Position
Running Back
Height
5' 10"
Weight
195 lbs
Born
August 15, 1993 (33)
Birthplace
Phenix City, AL
College
Arkansas State
Experience
6th Season
Status
Free Agent

Career history

  • Washington Commanders · 2020 – 2022 (3 seasons)
  • Detroit Lions · 2019 (1 season)
  • Seattle Seahawks · 2016 – 2018 (3 seasons)

NFL record

YearTeamGPCARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM
2022Washington Commanders822954.303350
2021Washington Commanders11482124.4215140
2020Washington Commanders16853654.3117251
2019Detroit Lions16382055.404480
2018Seattle Seahawks5382.70600
2017Seattle Seahawks13461874.113080
2016Seattle Seahawks1122.00200

J.D. McKissic: our analysis

2022 season: 8 GP, 22 CAR, 95 YDS, 0 TD, 27 REC, 173 REC YDS. WAR -0.1 · PAL 19, very poor.

In 2022, J.D. McKissic, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 19 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.1.

On the other hand, rushing (28, below average) and receiving (32, below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (in wins), no component is positive; the costliest: receiving (-0.1).

A marked decline: his PAL was 69 in 2021, against 19 now; his WAR went from 0.2 to -0.1.

Advanced stats, 2022 Running backs

NFL stats →

2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular running backs: 90th means better than 90% of them.

EPA per carry

−0.18

11th percentile

Rush yards over expected

—

Carries

22

0th percentile

Rushing yards

95

0th percentile

Yards per carry

4.3

43th percentile

Rushing TDs

0

0th percentile

Targets

40

45th percentile

Receiving yards

173

36th percentile

EPA per target

−0.42

6th percentile

Games

8

Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.

2023 projection

NFL trends →

Projected WAR

0.0

80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.2

Games

9

WAR 2022

-0.1

Games played

8

The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.

Trend

→ Stable (-7)

  • 20210.2 WAR · 0.018 per game
  • 2022-0.1 WAR · -0.013 per game

The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.

Outlook, age included

-7 · 29 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2022

All ratings →

Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

48

Backup or prospect

RUN
Rushing
70
ELU
Elusiveness
59
REC
Receiving
65
BAL
Ball skills
78
DUR
Durability
35
EX
Experience
70
Why these ratings?
  • RUN — Rushing : Expected points added and success rate per carry
  • ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
  • REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
  • BAL — Ball skills : Ball carrier: fumbles avoided. Defender: interceptions and passes defended
  • DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL

WAR and PAL Rating, 2022

How we rate →

WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Rushing28
Creation43
Receiving32
Ball security55

Where WAR comes from (in wins)

Rushing−0.03

45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.

Receiving−0.10

25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.

Season by season
SeasonTeamGWARPALOVRush ydsTDRec ydsEPA/car
2022WAS8-0.11948950173−0.18
2021WAS110.269722122397+0.06

J.D. McKissic: frequently asked questions

What are J.D. McKissic's stats in 2022?

J.D. McKissic has 95 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns and 27 catches in 8 games in 2022.

How old is J.D. McKissic?

J.D. McKissic is 33 years old: he was born on August 15, 1993.

How tall is J.D. McKissic, and how much does he weigh?

J.D. McKissic is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).

Where is J.D. McKissic from?

United States: J.D. McKissic was born in Phenix City, AL, in the United States.

What team does J.D. McKissic play for?

J.D. McKissic plays for the Washington Commanders in the NFL, at RB, wearing number 23.

How good is J.D. McKissic?

J.D. McKissic produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 19 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Is J.D. McKissic getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 69 in 2021 to 19 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

What is J.D. McKissic's projection for 2023?

Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Washington Commanders teammates

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