Roman Hemdy — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Hemby capped his college career as a fifth-year senior playing a key role in Indiana's National Championship run, carrying the ball 247 times across 16 games while finishing with 1,285 combined yards, seven touchdowns, and 17 receptions. His yards per carry (4.9) were consistent throughout his career, but never quite reached the difference-making threshold you'd hope to see at the college level. He was a reliable receiver out of the backfield across three seasons, posting catch totals of 33, 38, and 40 with an 8.4 yards-per-catch average that showed a knack for creating after the catch.

The concerns with Hemby center on his processing. He struggles to pick up blitzers in pass protection and can be late to identify developing running lanes, both of which will need to be sharpened at the next level. He's also undersized for his style — at 6'0" and 205 pounds, he runs like a bigger back than he is, with a physical, downhill approach that attacks north and south. That aggression works in his favor when he reaches his lane with quickness and power, and he has enough lateral agility to make a decisive cut toward daylight when it presents itself.

What Hemby does well is take what the defense gives him. He's a natural chain-mover who breaks arm tackles, works through contact, and has the footwork to make defenders miss at the second level. His receiving ability adds another dimension. In the right offensive system at the NFL level, Hemby has the tools to outplay what his college numbers suggest.