RB · Dallas Cowboys
Israel Abanikanda
Age 23 · 178 cm (5'10") · 98 kg · Born Oct 5, 2002 · Pittsburgh
NFL career
2023
debut year
2026
last season
4
seasons
#30
jersey
College: Pittsburgh
2023 NFL Draft
Rd 5
round
#143
overall pick
NYJ
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2023 to 2023 · 6 games.
Rushing
70yards
0touchdowns
22carries
3.2YPC avg
Stats by season
1 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Rushing
| Year | Team | G | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 6 | 22 | 70 | 3.2 | 0 |
Games during career · Dallas Cowboys
Most recent results for the franchise while Israel Abanikanda was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
L
L
L
W
W
W
17–34 @ Giants
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
30–23 @ Commanders
2025-17 · Dec 25, 2025 · REGULAR
L
17–34 vs Chargers
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
L
26–34 vs Vikings
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
L
30–44 @ Lions
2025-14 · Dec 4, 2025 · REGULAR
W
31–28 vs Chiefs
2025-13 · Nov 27, 2025 · REGULAR
W
24–21 vs Eagles
2025-12 · Nov 23, 2025 · REGULAR
W
33–16 @ Raiders
2025-11 · Nov 17, 2025 · REGULAR
Career badges
Active player
External profiles
Pittsburgh alumni in the NFL
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Brandon George
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Branson Taylor
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Donovan McMillon
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Gavin Bartholomew
TE · 2025 · Vikings
Konata Mumpfield
WR · 2025 · Rams
A.J. Woods
DB · 2024 · Falcons
Bub Means
WR · 2024 · Saints
Matt Goncalves
G · 2024 · Colts
MJ Devonshire
DB · 2024 · Packers
2023 NFL Draft · Round 5 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#136
#139
#140
#141
#142
#144
#146
#148
Yasir Abdullah
LB · JAX
#137
#138
K.J. Henry
WAS
Darius Rush
CB · IND
#139
Clayton Tune
QB · ARI
#140
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
QB · CLE
#141
Jaquelin Roy
DT · MIN
#142
Cameron Mitchell
DB · CLE
#144
Atonio Mafi
G · NWE
#145
Jammie Robinson
SAF · CAR
#146
Jordan Howden
SAF · NOR
#147
Josh Whyle
TE · TEN
#148
Noah Sewell
LB · CHI
RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of Israel Abanikanda.
Alfonzo Graham
Debut 2023 · Steelers
Ben VanSumeren
Debut 2023 · Bills
Bijan Robinson
Debut 2023 · #7 · Falcons
Brady Russell
Debut 2023 · #38 · Seahawks
Carlos Washington
Debut 2023 · Dolphins
Chase Brown
Debut 2023 · #30 · Bengals
Chris Brooks
Debut 2023 · #30 · Packers
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Debut 2023 · #24 · Jaguars