Kene Nwangwu

New York Jets
Running Back #34

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	February 9, 1998
Height	6'1"
Weight	213 lb

Draft

College	Iowa State
Year	2021
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 119
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

You can see where his value compares to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Kene Nwangwu: Jets Re-Sign Kene Nwangwu

The New York Jets re-signed running back/return man Kene Nwangwu to a one-year, $2 million deal on Saturday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Nwangwu will receive $1 million guaranteed and can earn up to $3 million with incentives. The 28-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of Iowa State by the Minnesota Vikings didn't see a single carry in only two games with the Jets in 2024. He had a slightly bigger role last year, seeing 13 rushing attempts for 49 yards. Nwangwu only has 40 carries for 137 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and no touchdowns in his five years in the NFL, so fantasy managers shouldn't really expect much of him in 2026 behind Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis. He hasn't been much of a factor on offense, but Nwangwu had 604 yards and a touchdown on 18 kickoff returns for Gang Green in 2025. The Jets will hope he can continue to excel on special teams as a returner.

Mar. 14, 2026 7:12 PM EST