From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson running back Phil Mafah.
No. 7, PHIL MAFAH, RB, CLEMSON (Senior) — 6005, 234 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Phil Mafah | 6005/234 | 9 1/2″ | 31 3/8″ | 77 5/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
-Good size and strength for the position; well-built with thick frame to withstand workload
-Not going to try to overdo it in the run game; takes what’s there, remains on time/track
-Consistently falls forward; has the body to wear defenders down
-Comfortable playing in gap and zone-run schemes
-Has the patience and vision to pick his way through front seven in the run game
-Shows flashes as a receiver out of the backfield with soft hands
– Plays with good pad level and leg drive as a runner; hard to bring down one-on-one
– Knack for ripping off chunk plays; good vision to find crease and power through it
THE BAD
-Lateral speed and agility are a concern; isn’t going to turn the corner on many and lacks lateral burst to create behind LOS
-Not an explosive cutter; more of a build-up guy who glides and takes time to change directions
-Frame doesn’t match with true style of play; not that consistent hammer between the tackles
-Battled through a nagging shoulder injury that ended his season early and required surgery, keeping him out of Shrine Bowl
-Pass protection really isn’t a part of his game; when asked to do it, plays too passive
-Only one season as a true RB1
BIO
-Played in 50 career games at Clemson with 21 starts
-Finished Clemson career with 561 rushing attempts for 2,887 yards and 28 touchdowns, adding another 58 receptions for 309 yards
-Ninth all-time in Clemson history with 2,887 rushing yards
-Voted team captain ahead of 2024 season
-Earned third-team All-ACC accolades in 2024
-Recorded 216 carries for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns along with 21 receptions for 103 yards in 2024
-Played through a preseason shoulder injury that ultimately ended his season early in the College Football Playoff game against Texas
-Four-star prospect coming out of high school that was ranked the No.