Kenneth Gainwell

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Running Back #14

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	March 14, 1999
Height	5'9"
Weight	200 lb

Draft

College	Memphis
Year	2021
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 150
Team	PHI

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
0.0	0.0	0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Kenneth Gainwell: Kenneth Gainwell Standing Out at OTAs

With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) sidelined during OTAs this offseason, newcomer Kenneth Gainwell is standing out and "making the most of his extra reps," according to Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. Gainwell is serving as Tampa's RB1 with Irving sidelined, and not Sean Tucker. The 27-year-old has proven to be "reliable and instinctive" in all phases of the game after having a career year in 2025 in his lone season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, carrying the ball 114 times for 537 yards (4.7 yards per tote) and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (two starts). Gainwell added a career-best 73 receptions on 85 targets for 486 receiving yards and three receiving TDs in 2025. The former fifth-rounder by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 out of the University of Memphis has made a strong first impression with the Bucs, but with Irving expected to be fine for the start of the 2026 regular season, it's going to be tough for Gainwell to be as productive as he was a year ago. As long as both Irving and Tucker are healthy, Gainwell will be part of a crowded backfield with a new offensive coordinator at the helm in Tampa. Gainwell still carries plenty of value in PPR leagues, but fantasy managers shouldn't overspend for an RB who should be considered more of an RB3/flex every week.

Jun. 6, 2026 3:54 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Rushing					Receiving
YEAR	TM	GM	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC
2021	PHI	16	56	213	3.8	4	1	29	43	67.4	244	1	8.4
2022	PHI	16	48	205	4.3	4	0	22	28	78.6	162	0	7.4
2023	PHI	16	77	302	3.9	2	1	30	36	83.3	183	0	6.1
2024	PHI	16	64	276	4.3	1	0	14	18	77.8	107	0	7.6
2025	PIT	16	109	527	4.8	4	1	65	76	85.5	422	3	6.5