Israel Abanikanda
RB
#20
Experience: 2 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 22
Weight: 216 lbs
College: Pittsburgh
2024 SEASON
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Rushing
| YEAR | TEAM | G | ATT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 6 | 22 | 70 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 22 | 70 | 3.2 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 13.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| YEAR | TEAM | G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 6 | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
Kick Return
| YEAR | TEAM | G | RET | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 20+ | 40+ | FC | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 6 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 6 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fumbles
| YEAR | TEAM | G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | New York Jets | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| TOTAL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
Abanikanda (5-10, 216) was originally drafted by the Jets in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. Throughout his two-year career, Abanikanda has appeared in six games and registered 22 carries for 70 yards on the ground to go along with seven receptions for 43 yards. In 2024, Abanikanda was inactive for each of the Jets 12 games this season prior to being waived by the team on December 2, 2024.