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Tavian Banks

RB

Tavian Banks came into the league as a 4th-round selection (101st overall) in 1998, drafted out of Iowa. He last played in 1999 with JAX, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons.

Size

5'10", 208#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 4, 101st overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.6

33th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 37 touches

Volume×0.1-0.44
Receiving×0.14-0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.38
Conversion×0.1-0.71
Ball security×0.06+0.64
Yards/carry×0.12-0.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.59

1999 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).

Size18▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency22▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry40▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion17▶

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

Receiving

Receiving48▶

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

Impact

Ball Security77▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume48▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency60▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999JAX46.688214137

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Tavian Banks has played in 8 regular-season games, all with JAX.

He has rushed for 82 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 137 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
-1
-0/g
0
6
2.0/g
47
16/g
0
Away5
83
17/g
0
8
1.6/g
90
18/g
0
In division4
15
4/g
0
9
2.3/g
100
25/g
0
Out of division4
67
17/g
0
5
1.3/g
37
9/g
0
In wins7
82
12/g
0
13
1.9/g
130
19/g
0
In losses1
0
0/g
0
1
1.0/g
7
7/g
0
On grass4
42
11/g
0
7
1.8/g
53
13/g
0
On turf4
40
10/g
0
7
1.8/g
84
21/g
0
Indoors1
12
12/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors7
70
10/g
0
13
1.9/g
132
19/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF-2 rush yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 2CAR43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 3TEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 4PIT2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 5NYJ14 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 6CLE1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 8CIN12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 9ATL12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD55.3

Tavian Banks — common questions

What position does Tavian Banks play?
Tavian Banks is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tavian Banks played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tavian Banks has played for JAX (1999).
Where did Tavian Banks go to college?
Tavian Banks played college football at Iowa.
When was Tavian Banks drafted?
Tavian Banks was selected in round 4, 101st overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tavian Banks scored?
Tavian Banks has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tavian Banks's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tavian Banks rated 46.6 for 1999, the 33rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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