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Tim Lester

RB

Tim Lester came into the league as a 10th-round selection (255th overall) in 1992, drafted out of Eastern Kentucky. He last played in 1999 with DAL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons.

Size

5'9", 230#

College

Eastern Kentucky

Draft

Rd 10, 255th overall (1992)

Seasons

1992–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.1

47th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 2 touches

Volume×0.1-0.78
Receiving×0.14-0.27
Total EPA×0.24+0.39
Conversion×0.1-0.03
Ball security×0.06+0.04
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size25▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry59▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

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

Receiving

Receiving40▶

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

Impact

Ball Security39▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume14▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency53▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999DAL50.1429

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Tim Lester has played in 4 regular-season games, all with DAL.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4ARI1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 5PHI—46.4
Week 6NYG—47.8
Week 7WAS1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD51.4

Tim Lester — common questions

What position does Tim Lester play?
Tim Lester is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tim Lester played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tim Lester has played for DAL (1999).
Where did Tim Lester go to college?
Tim Lester played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
When was Tim Lester drafted?
Tim Lester was selected in round 10, 255th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tim Lester scored?
Tim Lester has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tim Lester's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tim Lester rated 50.1 for 1999, the 47th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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