UAB Blazers#7 · RB Ja'Vin Simpkins
76 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-9
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
Ja'Vin Simpkins is a RB (#7) for UAB, from Miami, FL. In the 2026 season he has 108 rushing yards, 21.6 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 12.1 fantasy points (PPR), 2.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 15
Rushing TDs 8
Receptions 14
Receiving yards 15
Total TDs 8
Scrimmage yards 15
Efficiency
Yards per carry 11
Yards per catch 13
Fantasy points 14
Receiving usage 14
Carry volume 15
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 5
Frame 5
Experience 13
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2026 season
108
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
27
Carries
4.0
Yards/carry
2
Receptions
13
Receiving yards
Ja'Vin Simpkins career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UAB | 5 | 27 | 108 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 12.1 |
| 2025 | CCU | 13 | 125 | 590 | 2 | 17 | 74 | 95.4 |
| 2024 | CCU | 2 | 14 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| 2023 | CCU | 11 | 21 | 129 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20.2 |
| Career | 31 | 187 | 920 | 3 | 20 | 90 | 135 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Samford | W 33-14 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | vs Navy | W 24-20 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Louisiana | L 14-21 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs UL Monroe | W 26-20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Illinois | L 23-42 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUAB RB: #7
- ClassJunior
- HometownMiami, FL
Ja'Vin Simpkins: UAB RB profile and stats
Ja'Vin Simpkins is a RB (#7) for UAB, from Miami, FL. This profile tracks Ja'Vin Simpkins's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UAB roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UAB sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Ja'Vin Simpkins in the news
All newsRecapUAB beat Samford 33-14 (Week 5, 2026)UAB beat Samford 33-14 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 3-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Samford is 1-2.2026-10-03RecapUAB beat Navy 24-20 (Week 4, 2026)UAB beat Navy 24-20 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 2-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Navy is 1-2, 0-2 in American Conference play.2026-09-25RecapLouisiana beat UAB 21-14 (Week 3, 2026)Louisiana beat UAB 21-14 at Cajun Field. Now Louisiana is 2-1, and UAB is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ja'Vin Simpkins play for?
Ja'Vin Simpkins plays for UAB, wearing #7 at RB.
What position does Ja'Vin Simpkins play?
Ja'Vin Simpkins is a RB for UAB.
How tall is Ja'Vin Simpkins?
Ja'Vin Simpkins is 5-9 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Ja'Vin Simpkins in?
Ja'Vin Simpkins is listed as a junior on the UAB roster.
Where is Ja'Vin Simpkins from?
Ja'Vin Simpkins is from Miami, FL.
How many rushing yards does Ja'Vin Simpkins have?
Ja'Vin Simpkins has 108 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.