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Est. Return 12/22/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A fifth-round pick out of Pitt in 2023, Abanikanda didn't see his first career touches until Week 11, after the Jets had parted ways with Michael Carter. With Dalvin Cook now out of the picture as well, there should be an open competition in camp between Abanikanda and a pair of 2024 picks, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, for the backup job behind Breece Hall. Abanikanda has breakaway speed and an extra year of experience in Nathaniel Hackett's offensive scheme, which could give him the edge, but none of the three have proven third-down skills. Read Past Outlooks
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Inactive Thursday
Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's matchup with the Rams, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The running back was claimed off waivers by the 49ers on Dec. 3 with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both injured. Both remain on injured reserve, but Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor and Ke'Shawn Vaughn are San Francisco's active running backs for Thursday night. Abanikanda was inactive for each of the 12 games that he spent with the Jets this season before being waived.
The running back was claimed off waivers by the 49ers on Dec. 3 with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both injured. Both remain on injured reserve, but Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor and Ke'Shawn Vaughn are San Francisco's active running backs for Thursday night. Abanikanda was inactive for each of the 12 games that he spent with the Jets this season before being waived.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Thursday, Dec 12th at 8:15PM
Overall QB Rating Against
76.1
Cornerbacks
77.6
Safeties
72.9
Linebackers
78.6
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Measurables Review
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How do Israel Abanikanda's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, and Vertical Jump metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
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216 lbs40-Yard Dash*
4.44 secShuttle Time*
4.32 secCone Drill*
7.14 secVertical Jump*
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Abanikanda is quite talented, and his combination of college production and athletic metrics is better than his fellow fifth-round running backs in any given draft. Perhaps the NFL held Abanikanda's youth against him -- he doesn't turn 21 until October and could conceivably need some development time. He ran for 1,431 yards and 20 touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per carry at Pittsburgh last season, exceptional numbers that demonstrate his speed and agility. He bulked up a bit for offseason testing (216) after likely playing closer to 200, yet still ran a sub-4.5 40 with elite jumps (41-inch vertical, 128-inch broad jump). Breece Hall is better than Abanikanda, and the Jets signed Dalvin Cook in August for depth, but the rookie could beat out Michael Carter and Zonovan Knight for the No. 3 job.
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Claimed by 49ers
San Francisco claimed Abanikanda off waivers Tuesday.
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Cut by Jets
Abanikanda was waived by the Jets on Monday.
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Healthy inactive again
Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Won't play Monday
Abanikanda (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the 49ers.
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Makes case for roster spot
Abanikanda rushed the ball nine times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 10-6 preseason win over the Giants. He added one reception on one target for six yards.
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Likely to debut Week 15
Abanikanda could make his 49ers debut Thursday against the Rams, as coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears that Isaac Guerendo has a possible foot sprain, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
If Guerendo's unable to play Thursday, the 49ers would likely go with a combination of Patrick Taylor, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Abanikanda in the backfield against the Rams. Abanikanda was inactive against Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the Jets, while Taylor backed up Guerendo prior to Guerendo's injury and Vaughn was elevated from the practice squad.
If Guerendo's unable to play Thursday, the 49ers would likely go with a combination of Patrick Taylor, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Abanikanda in the backfield against the Rams. Abanikanda was inactive against Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the Jets, while Taylor backed up Guerendo prior to Guerendo's injury and Vaughn was elevated from the practice squad.