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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. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 99th 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

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
88.7

98th percentile among RBs

16 games · 385 touches

Volume×0.1+2.84
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+2.85
Conversion×0.1+0.05
Ball security×0.06+0.64
Yards/carry×0.12+1.67
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.95

2004 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).

Size44▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency96▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry92▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion62▶

(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 Security79▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume99▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency97▶

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)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
754
94/g
5
26
3.3/g
255
32/g
0
Away8
794
99/g
4
25
3.1/g
228
29/g
0
In division6
589
98/g
5
24
4.0/g
181
30/g
0
Out of division10
959
96/g
4
27
2.7/g
302
30/g
0
In wins12
1,287
107/g
9
36
3.0/g
310
26/g
0
In losses4
261
65/g
0
15
3.8/g
173
43/g
0
On grass7
689
98/g
4
22
3.1/g
212
30/g
0
On turf9
859
95/g
5
29
3.2/g
271
30/g
0
Indoors9
859
95/g
5
29
3.2/g
271
30/g
0
Outdoors7
689
98/g
4
22
3.1/g
212
30/g
0

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDEN63 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE39 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NE142 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 2TEN124 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD99
Week 3GB62 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 4JAX83 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 5LV136 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD69.6
Week 7JAX87 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 8KC34 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 90 yds, 0 TD59.2
Week 9MIN123 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD74.2
Week 10HOU86 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 11CHI204 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD99
Week 12DET105 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD59.9
Week 13TEN105 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD86.6
Week 14HOU104 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 15BAL69 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 16LAC86 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 17DEN-2 rush yds, 0 TD41.6

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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