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LaMichael James

RB

LaMichael James came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (61st overall) in 2012, drafted out of Oregon. His most recent season came in 2015 with MIA, capping a 4-season NFL career. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 94th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 193 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 200#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 2, 61st overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
58.1

81th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 30 touches

Volume×0.1-0.53
Receiving×0.14-0.21
Total EPA×0.24+0.49
Conversion×0.1+0.69
Ball security×0.06+0.44
Yards/carry×0.12+0.36
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.73

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility86▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size10▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion81▶

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

Receiving

Receiving41▶

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

Impact

Ball Security70▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015MIA52.31
2014SF47.339
2013SF49.31059216
2012SF58.14125329

Career profile

LaMichael James has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SF (2012–2014), MIA (2015).

He has rushed for 193 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with SF: 125 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home2
79
40/g
0
Away2
46
23/g
0
In division2
64
32/g
0
Out of division2
61
31/g
0
In wins3
110
37/g
0
In losses1
15
15/g
0
On grass2
79
40/g
0
On turf2
46
23/g
0
Outdoors4
125
31/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB21 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonATL34 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBAL10 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 14MIA30 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 15NE31 rush yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 16SEA15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 17ARI49 rush yds, 0 TD60.2

LaMichael James — common questions

What position does LaMichael James play?
LaMichael James is listed as an RB.
Which teams has LaMichael James played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), LaMichael James has played for SF (2012–2014), MIA (2015).
Where did LaMichael James go to college?
LaMichael James played college football at Oregon.
When was LaMichael James drafted?
LaMichael James was selected in round 2, 61st overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has LaMichael James scored?
LaMichael James has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is LaMichael James's ScoutIndex Rating?
LaMichael James rated 52.3 for 2015, the 59th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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