Before Isiah Pacheco rose from a seventh-round NFL draft pick into the starting running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, he found his footing at his home state school, Rutgers.
Here’s more on Pacheco’s college career.
The vitals on Isiah Pacheco
School: Rutgers
Position: Running back
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215 pounds
Years active: 2018-2021
Here are Pacheco’s career stats in college.
| YEAR | GAMES | RUSH ATT | RUSH YDS | RUSH TDS | REC | REC YDS | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 111 | 551 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 169 | 729 | 7 | 13 | 83 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 116 | 515 | 3 | 19 | 130 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 | 167 | 647 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 0 |
| Career | 44 | 563 | 2,442 | 18 | 47 | 249 | 1 |
Pacheco, a native of Vineland, New Jersey, signed with Rutgers over offers that included Maryland, Syracuse and more, per 247Sports.
Isaih Pacheco takes it to the house for a 33-yard touchdown! #Rutgers leads 14-7 pic.twitter.com/fVcxH8LLhh
— Rutgers Scarlet Knights | TheKnightReport.Net (@RutgersRivals) December 19, 2020
What kind of prospect was Pacheco in high school?
Pacheco played quarterback, running back and defensive back and Vineland South High School in Vineland, New Jersey. Pacheco was a top-30 running back in the country, depending on the recruiting service, and a top-20 player in New Jersey in the class of 2018.
Pacheco finished his senior season with numerous all-state and all-league honors after rushing 154 times for 1,414 yards and 18 touchdowns while passing for 598 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Pacheco made 28 tackles, and two interceptions.
Vineland touchdown, Pacheco 20 run; kick failed, 6-0 early 2nd@SJGridironGang @VinelandFB @isaih_pacheco pic.twitter.com/VRVG6JAjC9
— Tom McGurk (@McGurkSports) September…
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