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Robert Holcombe

FB

Robert Holcombe came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (37th overall) in 1998, drafted out of Illinois. He last played in 2004 with TEN, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 910 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 2, 37th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2004

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
38.1

18th percentile among RBs

13 games · 88 touches

Volume×0.1+0.05
Receiving×0.14-1.38
Total EPA×0.24-0.64
Conversion×0.1+0.50
Ball security×0.06-3.50
Yards/carry×0.12+0.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.12

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry74▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion81▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving3▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security0▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume70▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency21▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004TEN41.913621160
2003TEN25152011191401
2002TEN53.982421091
2001LAR44.713421114
2000LAR64.4137038901
1999LAR38.1132934141631

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Robert Holcombe has played in 75 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (1999–2001), TEN (2002–2004).

He has rushed for 910 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 63 passes for 558 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with LAR: 293 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
143
24/g
2
8
1.3/g
123
21/g
0
Away7
150
21/g
2
6
0.9/g
40
6/g
1
In division8
127
16/g
3
10
1.3/g
128
16/g
1
Out of division5
166
33/g
1
4
0.8/g
35
7/g
0
In wins11
191
17/g
4
12
1.1/g
143
13/g
1
In losses2
102
51/g
0
2
1.0/g
20
10/g
0
On grass2
26
13/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf11
267
24/g
4
14
1.3/g
163
15/g
1
Indoors9
161
18/g
3
11
1.2/g
138
15/g
1
Outdoors4
132
33/g
1
3
0.8/g
25
6/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTB2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTEN11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD—
Week 3ATL24 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD72.7
Week 4CIN20 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 5SF47 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 6ATL2 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD29
Week 9DET16 rush yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 10CAR4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD21.9
Week 11SF16 rush yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 12NO24 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD72.9
Week 13CAR10 rush yds, 0 TD25.8
Week 14NO1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD50.3
Week 15NYG20 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 16CHI24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 17PHI86 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD17

Robert Holcombe — common questions

What position does Robert Holcombe play?
Robert Holcombe is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Robert Holcombe played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Holcombe has played for LAR (1999–2001), TEN (2002–2004).
Where did Robert Holcombe go to college?
Robert Holcombe played college football at Illinois.
When was Robert Holcombe drafted?
Robert Holcombe was selected in round 2, 37th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Robert Holcombe scored?
Robert Holcombe has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Robert Holcombe's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Holcombe rated 41.9 for 2004, the 22nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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