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Nicolas Luchey

RB

A 5th-round pick (135th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Miami, Nicolas Luchey has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with BAL, capping a 8-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 27 catches for 258 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 273#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 5, 135th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2006

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.4

37th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.65
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.1+0.72
Ball security×0.06+0.22
Yards/carry×0.12-0.63
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2004 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).

Size99▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency32▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry22▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion82▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security56▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume32▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency55▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005CIN48.51
2004GB47.4924220
2003GB48.443112
2002CIN64.610592746
2001CIN501
2000CIN52.61054784
1999CIN49.110301096

Career profile

Nicolas Luchey has appeared in 45 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CIN (1999–2002), GB (2003–2004), CIN (2005).

He has rushed for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 27 passes for 258 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with CIN: 96 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
Week 3IND2 rush yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 4NYG4 rush yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 6DET5 rush yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 8WAS1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 10MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 11HOU3 rush yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 13PHI—47.5
Week 15JAX1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 17CHI7 rush yds, 0 TD41.2

Nicolas Luchey — common questions

What position does Nicolas Luchey play?
Nicolas Luchey is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Nicolas Luchey played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nicolas Luchey has played for CIN (1999–2002), GB (2003–2004), CIN (2005).
Where did Nicolas Luchey go to college?
Nicolas Luchey played college football at Miami.
When was Nicolas Luchey drafted?
Nicolas Luchey was selected in round 5, 135th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nicolas Luchey scored?
Nicolas Luchey has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Nicolas Luchey's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nicolas Luchey rated 48.5 for 2005, the 38th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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