Rachaad White

Rachaad White

27-Year-Old Running BackRB
Washington Commanders
2026 Fantasy Outlook
White had one of the league's heaviest running back workloads in 2023, when he took on 272 carries and 64 receptions on 823 snaps, and as a pass catcher in particular he stood out during his four-year run with the Buccaneers, catching 205 passes over that span. White saw his playing time dwindle from that 2023 high point, however, probably due to White's lack of power and big-play ability as a runner. Though he showed the ability to take on the wear and tear of a starter's workload in 2023, White is neither a big-play threat as a runner nor powerful enough to consistently win in short-yardage situations. The pass-catching production was strong by any standard, and White isn't a complete zero as a runner, but when Bucky Irving arrived in 2024 and Sean Tucker caught some fire in 2025 the workload just kept getting smaller for White, who couldn't match other players as a runner and was at least matched by Irving as a receiver. Now on a one-year, $2 million deal with the Commanders, White might or might not reignite his career. Jacory Croskey-Merritt figures to handle as much of the rushing workload as he can, while on passing downs White's specialty isn't guaranteed to be enough to earn playing time over fellow passing-down backs Jeremy McNichols and Jerome Ford. White is paid the most of the three, though -- Ford and McNichols are both on one-year deals worth $1.3 million. Rookie sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen is also a good candidate to make the roster, though he likely wouldn't factor into passing-down considerations. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March of 2026.
Named as offseason standout
RBWashington Commanders
June 18, 2026
Commanders coach Dan Quinn named White as one of the standout performers from OTAs and minicamp, but Quinn also cautioned that he expects multiple RBs to contribute and isn't sure if there will be a designated starter, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Commanders also have Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols competing for playing time, with Croskey-Merritt presumably being the other favorite to start. White easily has the most NFL experience of the group as both a rusher and pass catcher, but his efficiency on the ground was often a negative in Tampa Bay -- which is why he settled for a one-year, $2 million contract after piling up 4,106 yards from scrimmage and 25 TDs in four seasons. He's making a good impression with his new team and seems locked in for a Week 1 role, though it remains to be seen if White will get considerable rushing volume or be deployed more like a passing-down specialist.
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How do Rachaad White's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
12.9%
 
Positive Run %
88.6%
 
% Yds After Contact
65.7%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.8
 
Rushing TD %
3.0%
 
Touches Per Game
10.1
 
% Snaps w/Touch
30.3%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-6.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.19
 
% Team Air Yards
-2.5%
 
% Team Targets
8.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
88.9%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
8.4
 
% Targeted On Route
15.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.72
 
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32931%
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How do Rachaad White's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
214 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
31.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Although he remains one of the NFL's best passing-down backs, White's gliding, passive style of running between the tackles made him vulnerable last season once Bucky Irving offered a contrasting, compelling alternative. Irving runs with zero hesitation and maximum aggression, whereas White seems to cautiously tread in comparison, as if waiting for a crease that never appears. Indeed, White is clearly more comfortable in space than in traffic, and as long as that's the case, it will be difficult for him to take a lot of touches at Irving's expense. The appeal for fantasy is that White's passing-down skills and strong track record of durability could lead to huge workloads if Irving misses time. Even then, there's some chance Sean Tucker -- who averaged 6.2 YPC on 50 carries last year -- would siphon off a meaningful share of early down work, leaving White with fewer touches than what a healthy Irving normally would handle.
Offense was a surprising bright spot for the Buccaneers in 2023, and White played a big role in that outcome. The 2022 third-round pick really settled in as a workhorse for Tampa Bay, taking a much bigger workload than he'd ever previously handled in the NFL or college. White held up well in the new role, playing 17 games and leading all RBs with 823 snaps. He was particularly effective as a pass catcher, turning 70 targets into 64 catches for 549 yards and three touchdowns. That's elite efficiency by RB standards, and to an extent that can't happen based on luck alone over such a considerable sample. The catch is that White's rushing production was predictably inefficient behind an O-line that had three new starters and struggled on the interior, with his rushing average of 3.6 yards opening up the possibility of another RB getting in on the action in 2024. Good as White was in 2023 -- especially for fantasy purposes -- it's also true that his volume was granted in part because the Bucs had little else in the backfield. The addition of fourth-round pick Bucky Irving is a slight concern at a glance because the rookie is also a capable pass catcher, but White has size, speed and experience working in his favor (Irving ran a 4.55 40 at 5-9, 192, compared to White's 4.48 at 6-0, 214). With Irving and Chase Edmonds the main threats to take playing time, White could rank among the league leaders in snaps and touches again.
While it's not clear how good White might be, the Buccaneers lack a running back on their depth chart who can clearly outplay the 2022 third-round pick. Given the underwhelming veteran trio of Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Patrick Laird, the greatest threat to White's workload might be the undrafted rookie duo of Sean Tucker (Syracuse) and Ronnie Brown (Shepherd). Still, it would be nice to see White play better than he did as a rookie. His one good game as a runner (22 carries for 105 yards) was less impressive given that it came against a disheveled Seattle run defense, and he ultimately averaged only 5.8 yards on 50 catches and 3.7 on 129 carries, with more fumbles (three) than rushes of 20-plus yards (two). It's not reassuring for his 2023 per-touch efficiency that the Bucs may be in quasi-rebuilding mode with a summer QB battle between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask, but at least the defense still looks formidable and White was competent last year as a check-down option (50 catches, two drops on 58 targets).
A one-year starter at Arizona State, White was taken in the third round of this year's draft and now has an opportunity to seize a role behind Bucs starter Leonard Fournette. White flashed an impressive array of skills in college, proving to be a solid pass catcher while running with vision and agility in the open field. Concerns about his speed were answered when he clocked a 4.48 40 at the combine, and while he's not the most physical player and too often was unable to escape the first defender, he showed a knack for finding creases and a nose for the end zone. Ke'Shawn Vaughn has done little in two NFL seasons and Ronald Jones is now in Kansas City, so if White can earn Tom Brady's trust in pass protection, he could step into the No. 2 role ahead of Vaughn and Giovani Bernard.
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Links up with Commanders
RBWashington Commanders
March 12, 2026
White agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Washington on Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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Records 41 total yards in win
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
January 3, 2026
White rushed seven times for 23 yards and brought in both targets for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-14 win over the Panthers on Saturday.
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Limited production in Week 17
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 28, 2025
White turned two carries into 10 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
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Accrues 60 total yards in loss
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 21, 2025
White rushed five times for 45 yards and brought in both targets for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
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Just two touches in loss
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
December 11, 2025
White rushed once for 20 yards and brought in his only target for six yards in the Buccaneers' 29-28 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
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Impressing as pass catcher
RBWashington Commanders
June 18, 2026
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Thursday that White has stood out at OTAs and minicamp, particularly as a pass catcher, per Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site.
ANALYSIS
White has put himself in position to earn a meaningful role in a Commanders backfield that also has Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen, Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols vying for roles. Quinn didn't commit to the team having a designated starter at running back, but White seems to have the most well-rounded skill set of the group, as he can contribute both on the ground and as a receiver out of the backfield.
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