John Kuhn plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2017 with NO, capping a 12-season NFL career. His conversion stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 658 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 250#
College
University of Shippensburg
Draft
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Seasons
2006–2017
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology46th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 45 touches
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size82▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency33▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry6▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion95▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving48▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security75▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume51▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency62▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
John Kuhn has appeared in 126 regular-season games across 12 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: PIT (2006), GB (2007–2015), NO (2016–2017).
He has rushed for 658 yards and 19 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 98 passes for 642 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2010 with GB: 281 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game50 vs DAL, 2010 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game49 on 3 catches vs NYG, 2012 Week 12
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 62 9/g | 2 | 8 1.1/g | 30 4/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 16 2/g | 2 | 7 0.9/g | 47 6/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 11 2/g | 1 | 7 1.4/g | 38 8/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 67 7/g | 3 | 8 0.8/g | 39 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 14 | 78 6/g | 4 | 14 1.0/g | 66 5/g | 2 |
| In losses | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 | 1 1.0/g | 11 11/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 65 6/g | 3 | 12 1.1/g | 59 5/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 13 3/g | 1 | 3 0.8/g | 18 5/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 6 2/g | 1 | 3 1.0/g | 18 6/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 72 6/g | 3 | 12 1.0/g | 59 5/g | 1 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | NO | 5 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 2 | CAR | 1 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 56 |
| Week 3 | CHI | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 4 | DEN | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 52 |
| Week 6 | LAR | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 32.5 |
| Week 7 | MIN | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 10 | MIN | 2 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD | 54.6 |
| Week 11 | TB | 2 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 12 | DET | 5 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 44.7 |
| Week 13 | NYG | 7 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 14 | LV | 46 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
| Week 15 | KC | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 40.3 |
| Week 17 | DET | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 43.6 |
John Kuhn — common questions
- What position does John Kuhn play?
- John Kuhn is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has John Kuhn played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Kuhn has played for PIT (2006), GB (2007–2015), NO (2016–2017).
- Where did John Kuhn go to college?
- John Kuhn played college football at University of Shippensburg.
- How many touchdowns has John Kuhn scored?
- John Kuhn has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (19 rushing, 9 receiving).
- What is John Kuhn's ScoutIndex Rating?
- John Kuhn rated 52.9 for 2017, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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