Roman Hemby 2026 NFL Draft Scouting for Las Vegas Raiders RB

The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly signed Indiana RB Roman Hemby as an undrafted rookie free agent, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler..

Roman Hemby has emerged as the undefeated Indiana Hoosier's leading rusher. He is a tough downhill runner.

He projects as a rotational depth piece on an NFL depth chart.

Hemby joined Maryland as a former 3-star recruit in the 2021 class. After four seasons with Maryland, he transferred to Indiana to become their starting RB.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

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Where He Wins

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- Hemby is a tough downhill and one-cut runner. He executes zone runs effectively, with good vision and quick processing. Identifies hard and soft edges and adjusts his run path accordingly.

- The Hoosier's leading rusher possesses enough acceleration to win the edge and get to the outside of the defense. Hemby is more of a long strider than a true sprinter, but his top-end speed is serviceable.

- He hits the running lanes and gaps with purpose and strength. He displays balance through contact and keeps his legs churning.

- Hemby does a good job protecting the football. He rarely puts the ball in harm's way or on the ground.

Areas of Improvement

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- Hemby is not an elusive, "make-you-miss" runner. Do not expect him to make defenders miss in a phone booth.

- Plays with an upright running style. He creates a bigger strike zone for defenders closing in.

- Finding consistency in pass protection. He needs to improve his formation scanning and his ability to identify the appropriate threat based on pass-protection rules for the offensive scheme. When facing simulated pressures, communicate and pick up the free runner.

- The Hoosiers' leading rusher offers a low ceiling as a pass catcher. Hemby does not run an expanded route tree out of the backfield to be deployed as a weapon in the passing game.

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.29 (Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Chris Evans (6.4 in 2021), Hassan Haskins (6.4 in 2022), Brian Robinson (6.3 in 2022)

OVERALL RANK: 196

POSITION RANK: RB11

PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Rico Dowdle

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'11"
Weight: 207
HAND: 9½"
Arm: 31"
Wingspan: 75¾"

40-Yard DASH: N/A
Vertical Jump: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bench Press: N/A