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Chris Howard

RB

Drafted 153rd overall in the 5th round of the 1998 draft, Chris Howard arrived from Michigan. His most recent season came in 2000 with JAX, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 107 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 221#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 5, 153rd overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51

54th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 14 touches

Volume×0.1-0.67
Receiving×0.14-0.35
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1+0.05
Ball security×0.06+0.28
Yards/carry×0.12+0.18
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.15

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).

Size25▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency70▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion64▶

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

Receiving

Receiving32▶

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

Impact

Ball Security61▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume32▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000JAX43.12521326
1999JAX51105518

Career profile

Chris Howard has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with JAX.

He has rushed for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 34 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with JAX: 55 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIA54 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonTEN——
Week 3TEN—49.1
Week 4PIT—50.2
Week 5NYJ9 rush yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 6CLE7 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 11NO—48.8
Week 13PIT1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 14DEN—41.2
Week 15CLE29 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 16TEN—49
Week 17CIN10 rush yds, 0 TD52.8

Chris Howard — common questions

What position does Chris Howard play?
Chris Howard is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Howard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Howard has played for JAX (1999–2000).
Where did Chris Howard go to college?
Chris Howard played college football at Michigan.
When was Chris Howard drafted?
Chris Howard was selected in round 5, 153rd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Howard scored?
Chris Howard has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Chris Howard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Howard rated 43.1 for 2000, the 27th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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