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Vonta Leach

FB

Vonta Leach is an NFL FB. He last played in 2013 with BAL, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 123 catches for 796 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 260#

College

East Carolina

Draft

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Seasons

2004–2013

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.8

71th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.14+0.10
Total EPA×0.24+0.72
Conversion×0.1-0.01
Ball security×0.06+0.34
Yards/carry×0.12+0.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

2009 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).

Size89▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry57▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

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

Receiving

Receiving64▶

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

Impact

Ball Security68▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013BAL36.8132311471
2012BAL58.31432121143
2011BAL5415351569
2010HOU50.311891
2009HOU53.814201551
2008HOU54.1131112103
2007HOU47.51621251082
2006HOU51.956611
2005GB49.411519
2004GB48.33

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Vonta Leach has played in 115 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: GB (2004–2005), HOU (2006–2010), BAL (2011–2013).

He has rushed for 93 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 123 passes for 796 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with HOU: 155 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
12
2.0/g
97
16/g
1
Away8
8
1.0/g
58
7/g
0
In division6
8
1.3/g
41
7/g
1
Out of division8
12
1.5/g
114
14/g
0
In wins7
7
1.0/g
60
9/g
0
In losses7
13
1.9/g
95
14/g
1
On grass10
16
1.6/g
133
13/g
1
On turf4
4
1.0/g
22
6/g
0
Indoors6
12
2.0/g
103
17/g
0
Outdoors8
8
1.0/g
52
7/g
1

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 2TEN—48.7
Week 3JAX3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 5ARI3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 6CIN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 8BUF2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 9IND1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 11TEN1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 12IND2 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD51.1
Week 13JAX1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 14SEA3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 15LAR—45.3
Week 16MIA—46.7
Week 17NE1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD49.9

Vonta Leach — common questions

What position does Vonta Leach play?
Vonta Leach is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Vonta Leach played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Vonta Leach has played for GB (2004–2005), HOU (2006–2010), BAL (2011–2013).
Where did Vonta Leach go to college?
Vonta Leach played college football at East Carolina.
How many touchdowns has Vonta Leach scored?
Vonta Leach has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is Vonta Leach's ScoutIndex Rating?
Vonta Leach rated 36.8 for 2013, the 13th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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