APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
ISRAEL ABANIKANDA
All Access | The Call That Made Israel Abanikanda a New York Jet Hear the call from Jets personnel in the draft room to Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda when he became a member of the Jets.
Draft Interview | Israel Abanikanda's Reaction on Becoming a Jet Watch the former Pittsburgh running back's first interview as a member of the New York Jets after being selected No. 143 overall in the 2023...
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets select Pitt RB and Brooklyn native Israel Abanikanda in the fifth round of NFL draft Gang Green not only drafted a running back on Saturday, but it also took a local New York City player. With the 143rd overall selection in t...
APRIL 29, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Jets select Pitt RB and Brooklyn native Israel Abanikanda in the fifth round of NFL draft Gang Green not only drafted a running back on Saturday, but it also took a local New York City player. With the 143rd overall selection in t...
APRIL 29, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
2023 Draft | Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda Highlight Watch highlights of the No. 143 overall selection by the Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft.
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
RB Israel Abanikanda: Means Everything to Be Able to Play Close to Home Jets draft selection and Brooklyn native speaks with reporters after being picked in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Draft Selection | Jets Select Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda (Rd. 5, No. 143) The Jets select Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda in Round 5 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 143 overall pick.
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets Select RB Israel Abanikanda in Round 5 Green & White Take Third Consecutive Offensive Player, Second Pitt Panther on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Brooklyn's Israel Abanikanda heads into NFL draft hoping to lift family's future Second of an 11-part series. Coming tomorrow: wide receivers. The words most commonly associated with Israel Abanikanda are “big” and “fast....
APRIL 15, 2023 • NYPOST.COM
Saints 2023 Draft Prospect: Israel Abanikanda A closer look at an explosive Pitt running back who should be a big play addition to an NFL offense.
APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pitt Pro Day includes an eye-opening performance by Israel Abanikanda Several former Pitt Panthers participated in the school's Pro Day in hopes of increasing their draft stock.
MARCH 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: RB Israel Abanikanda, Pitt Will one year of stellar production translate to success in the NFL?
MARCH 23, 2023 • THEHUDDLE.COM
Prospect Breakdown: Israel Abanikanda Could Bring Juice to Bengals' Running Back Room Cincinnati will likely add a running back this offseason
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
2023 NFL Draft RB rankings: Bijan Robinson stands out in deep prospect class
Who are the 10 best running backs available in the 2023 NFL Draft? We rank and evaluate them, from Bijan Robinson and Zach Charbonnet to Deu...FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 88, Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda Up next in Unpacking Futute Packers is Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Pitt 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Reports: Israel Abanikanda Panther247 looks at what some of the NFL Draft experts are saying about some of the former Pitt Panthers who declared for the NFL Draft.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Pittsburgh vs. UCLA best bet, odds and how to bet
Here's everything you need to know about Pittsburgh-UCLA, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Geoff Schw...DECEMBER 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Draft Profile: Israel Abanikanda, Running Back, Pittsburgh Panthers NFL Draft profile scouting report for Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NFL Draft Profile: Israel Abanikanda, Running Back, Pittsburgh Panthers NFL Draft profile scouting report for Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pitt's Israel Abanikanda, SirVocea Dennis lead list of Panthers skipping Sun Bowl Pat Narduzzi will have a lot of new spots to fill in Pitt’s Sun Bowl matchup against No. 18 UCLA in El Paso on Dec. 30. Four more Pitt playe...
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Won't play in bowl game, going pro Abanikanda announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he'll forego the Sun Bowl against UCLA on Dec. 30 and instead prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Impact Abanikanda is now slated to enter the NFL after a solid three-year stint at Pittsburgh. In that span, the 215-pound running back rushed 390 times for 2,177 yards and 28 touchdowns, while he also caught 38 passes for 354 yards and three more scores. Despite missing a game and a half due to injury during his junior campaign, Abanikanda led the country with 21 touchdowns, ranked No. 9 nationally in total rushing yards (1,431) and was selected first team All-ACC.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Led by First-Team All-ACC RB Israel Abanikanda, nine Pitt Panthers earn All-ACC honors The All-ACC football team was announced yesterday and Pitt landed the second-most number of selections with nine.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Is Coastal the worst Power 5 division? Can Israel Abanikanda join Heisman race? ACC mailbag Will NC State and Wake Forest be good after their QBs graduate? Can anyone reach Clemson's tier? Plus our latest ACC power rankings.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Israel Abanikanda and Marcus Minor earn ACC Player of the Week honors Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda and offensive lineman Marcus Minor were both rewarded for their efforts during a 45-29 win for the Panth...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
This year, Sean Tucker has to run someone down in ACC rushing race (Tucker Tracker) Pitt's Israel Abanikanda tops the ACC leaderboard for total rushing yards.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
