Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
Jadan Baugh |
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Position |
Running Back (RB) |
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Number |
13 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Florida |
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Height / Weight |
6’1″ / 228 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Atlanta, Ga. / Columbia HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Rushing & Receiving Stats
2024 Season
- Games 12
- Rushing Attempts 104
- Rushing Yards 465
- Rushing Average 4.5
- Rushing Touchdowns 7
- Receptions 7
- Receiving Yards 52
- Receiving Average 7.4
- Receiving Touchdowns 0
2025 Season
- Games 12
- Rushing Attempts 197
- Rushing Yards 1,024
- Rushing Average 5.2
- Rushing Touchdowns 11
- Receptions 22
- Receiving Yards 164
- Receiving Average 7.5
- Receiving Touchdowns 1
Career Totals
- Games 24
- Rushing Attempts 301
- Rushing Yards 1,489
- Rushing Average 4.9
- Rushing Touchdowns 18
- Receptions 29
- Receiving Yards 216
- Receiving Average 7.4
- Receiving Touchdowns 1
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on athletic history and current developmental trajectory.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.50 – 4.58s
- Vertical Jump: 34.5″ – 36.5″
- Broad Jump: 10’1″ – 10’5″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.22 – 4.32s
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.02 – 7.15s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Baugh arrived in Gainesville out of Columbia High School in Atlanta as a highly versatile, big-bodied athlete who initially flashed high-end traits on both sides of the ball in prep ball. He broke onto the national scene as a true freshman in 2024, highlighted by a historic, record-tying 5-touchdown performance against Kentucky. Stepping cleanly into the definitive feature-back role for Billy Napier’s offense in 2025, Baugh crossed the 1,000-yard mark with 1,024 rushing yards and 11 scores, asserting himself as one of the most physically imposing runners in the SEC.
Key Strengths
- Elite Size-Speed Prototype: Possesses rare, traditional NFL size at a rock-solid 6’1″ and 228 pounds, giving him standard bell-cow durability and immense heavy-down utility.
- Punishing Contact Balance: A high-end finisher who runs behind his pads with a devastating forward lean; absorbs direct contact well and routinely drives piles for hidden yardage.
- High-Tier Red-Zone Nose: Displays excellent short-area acceleration and spatial vision inside the 10-yard line, using his heavy frame to crush goal-line fronts to hit paydirt 18 times in two seasons.
- Evolving Passing-Game Value: Shows smooth coordination catching out of the backfield, elevating his volume to 22 receptions in 2025 while proving to be a highly physical asset in pass protection.
Developmental Focus
Because of his longer-legged, taller build for the position, Baugh can occasionally run slightly upright when pressing through secondary layers, leaving his lower body vulnerable to shoestring tackles. Pro evaluators will look for him to maintain a consistently low center of gravity when making lateral cuts in the backfield and want to see him unlock another gear of true breakaway open-field speed in 2026.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
10/10/26 (South Carolina) 15 att, 59 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 11 yards | Baugh had a couple of good runs. However, he was mostly bottled up for the 2nd straight week. Baugh did have a garbage-time TD run. Baugh is a tremendous back. He is explosive and productive. Just going through a rough stretch along with the rest of his team.
All-Star Game Notes
2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
2027 Senior Bowl 300
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*