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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Michigan RB Kalel Mullings.
NO. 20 KALEL MULLINGS, RB, MICHIGAN (R-SENIOR) – 6020, 232 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Kalel Mullings | 6020/232 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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
— Has feature back size with a big, filled-out frame
— Physical runner between the tackles that picks up yards after first contact
— Does a good job churning his legs, fighting for extra yardage
— Contact balance sticks out, breaking through arm tackles and body shots
— Displays burst when he gets into the second level
— Has decent vision when approaching the line to find the hole
— Has shown he can catch the ball out of the backfield
— Possesses the demeanor and skill set to be a strong pass-protector
— Has extensive experience playing on special teams
THE BAD
— Lacks high-end speed and lateral quickness
— Can struggle to evade defenders when running laterally
— Large frame makes him a bigger target to hit
— Has only eight receptions in five collegiate seasons
— Doesn’t have the home run burst to pull away from defenders in pursuit
— Can lean into his blocks as a pass protector, leading to whiffs
BIO
— Redshirt senior prospect from Boston, MA
— Born October 4, 2002 (age 22)
— Business Administration major
— Four-star recruit according to Rivals
— All-American Game and Polynesian Bowl invite
— Was recruited as a linebacker, playing both running back and linebacker in high school
— Did a feature for the Ross School of Business at Michigan
— Committed to Michigan as a linebacker and played in six games in 2020 and had one solo tackle and a pass deflection
— Played in 11 games in 2021, making 11 total tackles (five solo)
— Played both linebacker and running back in the 2022 season, totaling 12 tackles while carrying the ball 14 times for 31 yards and three touchdowns
— Moved to full-time running back in 2023 and carried the ball 36 times for 222 yards with one touchdown and caught two passes for 32 yards
— Appeared in 12 games with four starts in 2024, had 948 yards on 185 carries with 12 touchdowns, and caught six passes for 35 yards
— Two-time Academic All-Big Ten (2021, ’22), Third-team All-Big Ten (2024)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Kalel Mullings has had quite the football journey for the Michigan Wolverines.