Kenny McIntosh (Seahawks) NFL Draft Preview
Post-Draft Fantasy Impact
Kenny McIntosh was the last Running back taken, going in the seventh round at pick 237. It was the Seahawks who grabbed him, which is actually a decent spot figuring how much they like to run the ball.
McIntosh already signed his rookie deal, which was a four-year, $3.93 million contract. He joins Kenneth Walker, DeeJay Dallas, and fellow rookie Zach Charbonnet in the backfield.
Now figuring Walker and Charbonnet will handle a majority of the work and Dallas will get some sporadic snaps, my guess is McIntosh won’t be very fantasy relevant this season. He’d have to either vastly outplay Charbonnet and Dallas, or hope for injuries in front of him to actually see meaningful playing time.
Nothing against McIntosh, but he has a lot to prove. He was routinely passed up by others at Georgia, including Zamir White and James Cook, who really haven’t done much in the NFL.
McIntosh will have to be a wait and see type of player.
Kenny McIntosh NFL Draft Preview
Kenny McIntosh was another prospect who spent most of his career behind “better” Running Backs. McIntosh played all four years for Georgia, but D’Andre Swift, Zamir White, and James Cook always ran ahead of him. That’s hard to fault him for, and he finally did get a chance as a Senior to be the starter.
As I mentioned, McIntosh played sparingly in his first three seasons, rushing a total of 130 times for 753 yards and six touchdowns. He caught 33 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns during that time.
In his final season, he rushed 149 times for 829 yards and ten touchdowns. He caught 43 passes for 505 yards and two touchdowns. He helped lead Georgia to a College National Championship as well. As a sophomore and junior he got some work as a kick returner.
McIntosh is considered a late fifth-round draft pick.
RB Kenny McIntosh
3rd down traits.
43 receptions last season. Backfield releases (below) + formation flexibility as a receiver. Willing blocker in pass pro. Can slip/break tackles in space. #Georgia pic.twitter.com/u0Wg9Quyhd
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) March 26, 2023
Measurables
- 6′ 204 lbs
- 40-yard dash – 4.62 seconds
- Vertical Jump – 32.5″ (pro day)
POSITIVES
McIntosh has a good burst and decent speed. He can get through the line of scrimmage quickly and also outrun most defenders on the outside.
He is a very good pass-catcher with soft hands. He also has decent route-running abilities and will be used plenty as a third-down option. McIntosh is willing and able to pass block. He has good enough size to stand up opposing linebackers.
McIntosh is a violent finisher who isn’t afraid to take on contact.
NEGATIVES
McIntosh’s biggest negative is that he can be hesitantly Running Back. He tends to dance too much behind the line of scrimmage.
He often runs into his blockers and isn’t the best at recognizing where the blocks will form.
McIntosh has speed as I mentioned above, but he lacks the breakaway speed necessary for big plays. He won’t often get past the secondary. Most scouts believe he is best suited for a backup role or third-down work.
GRADE C-
McIntosh’s best attribute probably comes from his pass-catching abilities, which unfortunately may pigeonhole him into a third-down role.
He has decent size and speed but wasn’t a home-run hitter in college. He failed to hit the 1000-yard mark once and was consistently passed up by better Backs at Georgia.
Unfortunately for McIntosh, unless he completely surprises everyone, he probably won’t see a ton of action at the NFL level. At best he will be a solid PPR fantasy asset.
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