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1:49Clemson's keys to victory vs. Georgia
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0:29Clemson RB Phil Mafah is finding his own voice in a leadership role
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 72.45 (Roster depth)
Pro Comparison: Darius Jackson
Summary
Phil Mafah is a compact, downhill runner with solid vision between the tackles but lacks explosive burst and dynamic movement. He flashes occasional one-cut ability but has below-average long speed and quickness. Despite his thick frame, he struggles to break through first contact at the second level and doesn’t consistently deliver power.
His pass protection is inconsistent, with flashes of strength but issues processing blitzes. As a receiver, he’s limited to occasional screens and swing passes. Lacking high-end athletic traits or a defining skill, Mafah’s upside is capped, but his vision could help him carve out a situational role.
About
- 2024: Third team All-ACC
- 2024: 1,115 rushing yards (fifth-most in ACC)
Strengths
- Shows solid vision between the tackles and a physical downhill running style
- Flashes of impressive one-cut ability for his size
- Very reliable in pass pro
Weaknesses
- Lacks explosive burst and dynamic movement for the position
- Struggles to break first contact at the second level despite his build
- Limited as a receiving threat
Top Phil Mafah News
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Cowboys' Phil Mafah: Adds power to Dallas backfield
The Cowboys selected Mafah in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 239th overall.
Dallas covered its bases with running back selections Day 3. In Jaydon Blue (fifth round), the Cowboys got one of the speediest backs in the class. Mafah brings the thump at 6-foot-1 and 234 pounds. He split the backfield work with Will Shipley at Clemson in 2023 and took 179 carries for 965 yards and 13 scores. As the feature back in 2024, Mafah's workload swelled to 216 carries for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns. Mafah is far from a speedster but can carve out a role as a short-yardage specialist. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders will likely see the bulk of the action this season, but a Mafah-Blue backfield could be interesting in the future.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Loganville, GA |
| Age: 22 |