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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

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
41.9

22th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 28 touches

Volume×0.1-0.50
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.25
Conversion×0.1-0.44
Ball security×0.06+0.46
Yards/carry×0.12-0.28
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.79

2004 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).

Size38▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency20▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry33▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion25▶

(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 Security72▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency35▶

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)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
11
2/g
0
5
0.8/g
32
5/g
0
Away7
51
7/g
0
6
0.9/g
28
4/g
0
In division5
22
4/g
0
4
0.8/g
19
4/g
0
Out of division8
40
5/g
0
7
0.9/g
41
5/g
0
In wins3
35
12/g
0
2
0.7/g
16
5/g
0
In losses10
27
3/g
0
9
0.9/g
44
4/g
0
On grass11
62
6/g
0
10
0.9/g
54
5/g
0
On turf2
0
0/g
0
1
0.5/g
6
3/g
0
Indoors2
0
0/g
0
1
0.5/g
6
3/g
0
Outdoors11
62
6/g
0
10
0.9/g
54
5/g
0

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA31 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 2IND2 rush yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 3JAX1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 4LAC2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD47
Week 5GB1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 6HOU1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 7MIN—47
Week 8CIN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 10CHI1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 12HOU20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 13IND1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 14KC4 rush yds, 0 TD30.1
Week 15LV1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.3

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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