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Mike James

RB

Mike James came into the league as a 6th-round selection (189th overall) in 2013, drafted out of Miami. He last played in 2017 with DET, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 351 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 223#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 6, 189th overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2017

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
63.4

86th percentile among RBs

7 games · 70 touches

Volume×0.1-0.14
Receiving×0.14-0.52
Total EPA×0.24+0.66
Conversion×0.1+0.10
Ball security×0.06+0.77
Yards/carry×0.12+1.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.53

2013 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed48▶

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

Burst45▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility2▶

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

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency93▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry89▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion63▶

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

Receiving

Receiving27▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency85▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016TB49.9319422
2014TB44.55371-5
2013TB63.47212951043

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Mike James has played in 15 regular-season games, all with TB.

As a passer he has thrown for 2 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 351 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 60 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2013 with TB: 295 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
87
22/g
0
5
1.3/g
27
7/g
0
Away3
208
69/g
0
5
1.7/g
16
5/g
0
In division2
84
42/g
0
7
3.5/g
33
17/g
0
Out of division5
211
42/g
0
3
0.6/g
10
2/g
0
In wins1
41
41/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses6
254
42/g
0
10
1.7/g
43
7/g
0
On grass4
87
22/g
0
5
1.3/g
27
7/g
0
On turf3
208
69/g
0
5
1.7/g
16
5/g
0
Indoors1
45
45/g
0
3
3.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors6
250
42/g
0
7
1.2/g
35
6/g
0

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3NE5 rush yds, 0 TD48
Week 4ARI1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 6PHI7 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 7ATL45 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 8CAR39 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 9SEA2 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 158 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 10MIA41 rush yds, 0 TD61.9

Mike James — common questions

What position does Mike James play?
Mike James is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Mike James played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike James has played for TB (2013–2016).
Where did Mike James go to college?
Mike James played college football at Miami.
When was Mike James drafted?
Mike James was selected in round 6, 189th overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike James scored?
Mike James has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Mike James's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike James rated 49.9 for 2016, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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