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Christine Michael

RB

Christine Michael came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (62nd overall) in 2013, drafted out of Texas A&M. His most recent season came in 2018 with IND, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 43.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 25th percentile. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,089 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 220#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 2, 62nd overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2018

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.5

25th percentile among RBs

15 games · 170 touches

Volume×0.1+0.95
Receiving×0.14-1.11
Total EPA×0.24-1.04
Conversion×0.1+0.20
Ball security×0.06-0.10
Yards/carry×0.12-0.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.15

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

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

Burst97▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility99▶

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

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency66▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion69▶

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

Receiving

Receiving7▶

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

Impact

Ball Security22▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume84▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency24▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018IND49.919
2016SEA43.5155837221071
2015SEA56.78243316
2014SEA66.110175112
2013SEA53379

Career profile

Christine Michael has appeared in 37 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2013–2016), IND (2018).

He has rushed for 1,089 yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 26 passes for 135 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with SEA: 583 yards and 7 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 43.5, in the 25th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
296
42/g
5
8
1.1/g
30
4/g
0
Away8
287
36/g
2
14
1.8/g
77
10/g
1
In division6
273
46/g
3
10
1.7/g
45
8/g
0
Out of division9
310
34/g
4
12
1.3/g
62
7/g
1
In wins12
431
36/g
6
15
1.3/g
76
6/g
1
In losses2
100
50/g
1
4
2.0/g
28
14/g
0
On grass7
220
31/g
1
7
1.0/g
30
4/g
0
On turf8
363
45/g
6
15
1.9/g
77
10/g
1
Indoors3
98
33/g
1
5
1.7/g
15
5/g
0
Outdoors12
485
40/g
6
17
1.4/g
92
8/g
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYG47 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonDAL——
PostseasonATL11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1MIA66 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 2LAR60 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 3SF106 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 4NYJ58 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD61.2
Week 6ATL64 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 7ARI52 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD34.1
Week 8NO40 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD52
Week 9BUF1 rush yds, 1 TD41.2
Week 10NE22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 12PHI4 rush yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 13HOU19 rush yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 14SEA36 rush yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 15CHI45 rush yds, 1 TD68.2
Week 16MIN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD36
Week 17DET6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.9

Christine Michael — common questions

What position does Christine Michael play?
Christine Michael is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Christine Michael played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Christine Michael has played for SEA (2013–2016), IND (2018).
Where did Christine Michael go to college?
Christine Michael played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Christine Michael drafted?
Christine Michael was selected in round 2, 62nd overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Christine Michael scored?
Christine Michael has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Christine Michael's ScoutIndex Rating?
Christine Michael rated 49.9 for 2018, the 52nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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