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Edgerrin James

RB

Edgerrin James came into the league as a 1st-round selection (4th overall) in 1999, drafted out of Miami. His most recent season came in 2009 with SEA, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 33.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 9th percentile. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12,254 rushing yards and 80 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 219#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 1, 4th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2009

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.4

30th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 49 touches

Volume×0.1-0.37
Receiving×0.14-0.01
Total EPA×0.24+0.14
Conversion×0.1-1.30
Ball security×0.06+0.70
Yards/carry×0.12-1.59
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.02

2009 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).

Size52▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency46▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry4▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion9▶

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

Receiving

Receiving55▶

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

Impact

Ball Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume55▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency42▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009SEA43.47125319
2008ARI33.61351431285
2007ARI52.1161232725196
2006ARI24.5161159638217
2005IND92.715150613443371
2004IND88.7161548951483
2003IND62.91312571151292
2002IND35.8149892613541
2001IND65.76662324193
2000IND9016170913635945
1999IND71.816155313625864

Career profile

Edgerrin James has appeared in 148 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: IND (1999–2005), ARI (2006–2008), SEA (2009).

He has rushed for 12,254 yards and 80 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 434 passes for 3,356 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with IND: 1,709 yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 92.7, in the 98th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
86
22/g
0
Away3
39
13/g
0
In division3
39
13/g
0
Out of division4
86
22/g
0
In wins2
76
38/g
0
In losses5
49
10/g
0
On grass1
6
6/g
0
On turf6
119
20/g
0
Indoors1
17
17/g
0
Outdoors6
108
18/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR30 rush yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 2SF6 rush yds, 0 TD47
Week 3CHI7 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 4IND16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 5JAX46 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD68.7
Week 6ARI3 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 8DAL17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD41.8

Edgerrin James — common questions

What position does Edgerrin James play?
Edgerrin James is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Edgerrin James played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Edgerrin James has played for IND (1999–2005), ARI (2006–2008), SEA (2009).
Where did Edgerrin James go to college?
Edgerrin James played college football at Miami.
When was Edgerrin James drafted?
Edgerrin James was selected in round 1, 4th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Edgerrin James scored?
Edgerrin James has 91 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (80 rushing, 11 receiving).
What is Edgerrin James's ScoutIndex Rating?
Edgerrin James rated 43.4 for 2009, the 30th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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