RB · Oregon
Malik Terrell
Big Board: Dave #6 · Ricky #5
- 5'11"Height
- 210Weight
- 6'2"Wingspan*
- JrClass
- 21Age
*Wingspan projected until measured at the combine.
Overview
Terrell is a big-play back with breakaway speed, plus vision and contact balance, and legit receiving chops that keep him on the field on third down. He hits the home run and can win as a mismatch out of the backfield.
The pass protection is a work in progress and the tread on the tires matters, but the explosiveness and three-down profile make him the RB1 on our board.
Scouting Grades
Each skill blends an advanced-stat percentile (where available) with Dave's and Ricky's grades; Overall is the weighted cumulative, 1-100. Grades as of August 23, 2026.
- Vision 83 Dave 82 · Ricky 84
- Explosiveness 91 Dave 92 · Ricky 90
- Contact Balance 77 Dave 78 · Ricky 76
- Receiving 87 Dave 86 · Ricky 88
- Pass Pro 57 Dave 58 · Ricky 56
- Speed 93 Dave 92 · Ricky 94
Pros
- Explosiveness. Breakaway speed to take any touch the distance.
- Receiving. A real weapon out of the backfield and a mismatch on linebackers.
Development Areas
- Pass protection. Willing but inconsistent in blitz pickup — needs reps.
- Between the tackles. Best in space; grinds less effectively on early-down power.
Difference Makers
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Skill / Ball
Shades Of
- Bijan Robinson (upside)
- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Kenneth Walker III
Media
Video breakdowns and written scouting on Malik Terrell are coming soon.