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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. 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.5

31th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.70
Receiving×0.14-0.11
Total EPA×0.24+0.11
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.31
Yards/carry×0.12-1.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed49▶

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

Burst38▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility1▶

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

Size41▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry10▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion48▶

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

Receiving

Receiving49▶

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

Impact

Ball Security65▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume36▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency36▶

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)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LAR7 rush yds, 0 TD32.3
Week 3ATL4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD38
Week 8MIN1 rush yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 9CLE9 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 10ATL16 rush yds, 0 TD63.6

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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