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Buddy Howell

RB

Buddy Howell is an NFL RB. He last played in 2021 with LAR, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 85 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 218#

College

Florida Atlantic

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.4

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24-0.05
Conversion×0.1-0.51
Ball security×0.06+0.07
Yards/carry×0.12-0.30
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.80

2021 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).

Size73▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency16▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry31▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion23▶

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

Receiving

Receiving67▶

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

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency29▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021LAR42.4511
2020HOU48.256413
2019HOU52.6810
2018HOU517

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Buddy Howell has played in 25 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: HOU (2018–2020), LAR (2021).

He has rushed for 85 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with HOU: 64 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSF——
PostseasonCIN——
Week 4ARI—47.6
Week 7DET—48.4
Week 8HOU11 rush yds, 0 TD27.3
Week 9TEN—47.5
Week 12GB—49.3

Buddy Howell — common questions

What position does Buddy Howell play?
Buddy Howell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Buddy Howell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Buddy Howell has played for HOU (2018–2020), LAR (2021).
Where did Buddy Howell go to college?
Buddy Howell played college football at Florida Atlantic.
How many touchdowns has Buddy Howell scored?
Buddy Howell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Buddy Howell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Buddy Howell rated 42.4 for 2021, the 25th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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