Kenny Gainwell Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 200 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.4
- Pos rank
- RB63
- Rostered
- 58%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 2nd vs. RBs, favorable
Kenny Gainwell Bio
Kenny Gainwell is a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 1. Born March 14, 1999, in Vicksburg, MS, he attended Yazoo County and played college football at Memphis.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Gainwell in round 5, pick 150, of the 2021 NFL Draft. Since then, Gainwell played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (2025) and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026.
In 86 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns and caught 181 passes.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers2025
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 9 of 17 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2021–2024
Selected in round 5, pick 150, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 45 of 66 games. Member of the Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles.
College: Memphis
Transactions
- SignedSigned a two-year, $14 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 5, pick 150.
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About Kenny Gainwell: Bio FAQ
How old is Kenny Gainwell?
Kenny Gainwell is 27 years old. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Kenny Gainwell?
Kenny Gainwell is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Kenny Gainwell weigh?
Kenny Gainwell weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Kenny Gainwell wear?
Kenny Gainwell wears number 1 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays running back.
What position does Kenny Gainwell play?
Kenny Gainwell plays running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Kenny Gainwell play for?
Kenny Gainwell plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a running back.
How long has Kenny Gainwell been in the NFL?
2026 is Kenny Gainwell's 6th NFL season. View his career statistics.
Has Kenny Gainwell won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Kenny Gainwell was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LIX after the 2024 season.