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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 96th 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
64.4

89th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.48
Receiving×0.14+0.02
Total EPA×0.24+0.92
Conversion×0.1+2.08
Ball security×0.06+0.58
Yards/carry×0.12-0.30
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.97

2000 attribute card

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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).

Size36▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry36▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion96▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume47▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
42
6/g
2
4
0.6/g
39
6/g
1
Away6
28
5/g
1
4
0.7/g
51
9/g
0
In division7
26
4/g
1
3
0.4/g
52
7/g
1
Out of division6
44
7/g
2
5
0.8/g
38
6/g
0
In wins9
57
6/g
2
6
0.7/g
64
7/g
1
In losses4
13
3/g
1
2
0.5/g
26
7/g
0
On grass3
1
0/g
0
2
0.7/g
37
12/g
0
On turf10
69
7/g
3
6
0.6/g
53
5/g
1
Indoors9
52
6/g
2
5
0.6/g
49
5/g
1
Outdoors4
18
5/g
1
3
0.8/g
41
10/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN1 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 2SEA17 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 3SF3 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 4ATL1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 5LAC1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 7ATL12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD58.1
Week 8KC1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 9SF0 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 12WAS11 rush yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 13NO1 rush yds, 1 TD51.7
Week 14CAR1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD54
Week 15MIN14 rush yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 17NO10 rush yds, 0 TD48

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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