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Kendrick Raphael vs. Wayshawn Parker: 2026 stats compared

SMU vs. Utah

Wayshawn Parker is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including yards per carry, rushing success rate and explosive runs (12+ yards). Kendrick Raphael has the edge on rushing yards and carries. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Wayshawn Parker for Utah, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Kendrick Raphael vs. Wayshawn Parker, stat by stat

StatKendrick RaphaelWayshawn Parker
Rushing yards632 21st628 22nd
Carries117 24th99 42nd
Yards per carry5.4 118th6.3 56th
Rushing TDs8 18th8 21st
Rushing success rate48.7% 88th51.5% 52nd
Explosive runs (12+ yards)14 13th15 12th
Catches9 124th23 11th
Receiving yards108 63rd258 6th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Kendrick Raphael and Wayshawn Parker rank nationally?

Kendrick RaphaelWayshawn ParkerRushing yards21st22ndCarries24th42ndYards per carry118th56thRushing TDs18th21stRushing success rate88th52ndExplosive runs (12+ yards)13th12thCatches124th11thReceiving yards63rd6th1st (best)428th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Kendrick Raphael and Wayshawn Parker rank among FBS running backs with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Kendrick Raphael and Wayshawn Parker: career stats

Kendrick Raphael

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023NC State673114.6110960
2024NC State784255.4310410
2025California2339524.113342451
2026SMU1176325.4891081
Career4952,3204.725634902

Wayshawn Parker

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2024Washington State1377355.44101001
2025Utah1499816.66131853
2026Utah996286.38232584
Career3852,3446.118465438

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Kendrick Raphael

RB, SMU (6–1). Senior. 5-11, 200 pounds. Naples, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Florida State751200
2UC Davis33123
3Louisville18922311
4Missouri State9322148
5Boston College451510
7Virginia1242204
8California10321222

Wayshawn Parker

RB, Utah (7–0). Junior. 5-10, 205 pounds. Richmond, CA

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Idaho7112123
2Arkansas5310274
3Utah State301003
4Iowa State16517265
6Kansas16414236
7Colorado9823011
8Houston4713146

Questions about Kendrick Raphael vs. Wayshawn Parker

Who's better, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

Wayshawn Parker is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including yards per carry, rushing success rate and explosive runs (12+ yards). Kendrick Raphael has the edge on rushing yards and carries. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Wayshawn Parker for Utah, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

Kendrick Raphael: 632 rushing yards to Wayshawn Parker's 628, 21st among FBS running backs.

Who has more rushing touchdowns, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

They're even at 8 rushing TDs.

Who's more efficient, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

Wayshawn Parker: 51.5% rushing success rate to Kendrick Raphael's 48.7%, 52nd among FBS running backs.

Who has more explosive runs, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

Wayshawn Parker: 15 explosive runs (12+ yards) to Kendrick Raphael's 14, 12th among FBS running backs.

Who has more career rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Wayshawn Parker?

Wayshawn Parker: 2,344 to Kendrick Raphael's 2,320, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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