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Tatum Bell

RB

Tatum Bell came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (41st overall) in 2004, drafted out of Oklahoma State. His most recent season came in 2008 with DEN, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 32.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 9th percentile. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,773 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 213#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2008

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
81.8

96th percentile among RBs

14 games · 191 touches

Volume×0.1+1.00
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.96
Conversion×0.1+1.14
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+3.18
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.09

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed97▶

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

Burst81▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency96▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry98▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

(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 Security57▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency89▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DEN60.7624921057
2007DET38.5518211463
2006DEN32131025224115
2005DEN81.814921818104
2004DEN71.5103963580

Career profile

Tatum Bell has appeared in 48 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: DEN (2004–2006), DET (2007), DEN (2008).

He has rushed for 2,773 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 71 passes for 419 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with DEN: 1,025 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 81.8, in the 96th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
563
80/g
5
9
1.3/g
59
8/g
0
Away7
358
51/g
3
9
1.3/g
45
6/g
0
In division5
260
52/g
3
6
1.2/g
28
6/g
0
Out of division9
661
73/g
5
12
1.3/g
76
8/g
0
In wins11
768
70/g
8
14
1.3/g
89
8/g
0
In losses3
153
51/g
0
4
1.3/g
15
5/g
0
On grass12
812
68/g
8
15
1.3/g
94
8/g
0
On turf2
109
55/g
0
3
1.5/g
10
5/g
0
Outdoors14
921
66/g
8
18
1.3/g
104
7/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNE19 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPIT31 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1MIA47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD24.2
Week 3KC47 rush yds, 0 TD76.6
Week 4JAX60 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 5WAS127 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD99
Week 6NE114 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD74.9
Week 7NYG60 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 8PHI107 rush yds, 2 TD93.5
Week 10LV44 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD22.5
Week 11NYJ34 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 13KC46 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD72.3
Week 14BAL63 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 15BUF49 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 16LV71 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 17LAC52 rush yds, 3 TD58.5

Tatum Bell — common questions

What position does Tatum Bell play?
Tatum Bell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tatum Bell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tatum Bell has played for DEN (2004–2006), DET (2007), DEN (2008).
Where did Tatum Bell go to college?
Tatum Bell played college football at Oklahoma State.
When was Tatum Bell drafted?
Tatum Bell was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tatum Bell scored?
Tatum Bell has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 rushing).
What is Tatum Bell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tatum Bell rated 60.7 for 2008, the 84th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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