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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. 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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
25

5th percentile among RBs

15 games · 82 touches

Volume×0.1-0.01
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-1.14
Conversion×0.1-0.88
Ball security×0.06-0.72
Yards/carry×0.12-1.29
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.09

2003 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).

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency2▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry10▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion15▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security16▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume69▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency13▶

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)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
50
7/g
1
10
1.4/g
52
7/g
1
Away8
151
19/g
0
9
1.1/g
88
11/g
0
In division6
97
16/g
1
8
1.3/g
61
10/g
1
Out of division9
104
12/g
0
11
1.2/g
79
9/g
0
In wins11
186
17/g
1
14
1.3/g
83
8/g
0
In losses4
15
4/g
0
5
1.3/g
57
14/g
1
On grass11
177
16/g
1
16
1.5/g
115
10/g
1
On turf4
24
6/g
0
3
0.8/g
25
6/g
0
Indoors2
9
5/g
0
2
1.0/g
22
11/g
0
Outdoors13
192
15/g
1
17
1.3/g
118
9/g
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 2IND8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 3NO-2 rush yds, 0 TD40
Week 4PIT11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 5NE4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 6HOU25 rush yds, 1 TD77.3
Week 7CAR53 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD18.3
Week 8JAX45 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 10MIA9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD37.1
Week 11JAX-5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD10
Week 12ATL1 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 13NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 14IND-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD46.8
Week 15BUF9 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 16HOU25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD60.6

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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