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Lamar Miller

RB

Lamar Miller came into the league as a 4th-round selection (97th overall) in 2012, drafted out of Miami. His most recent season came in 2021 with NO, capping a 10-season NFL career. His 42.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 28th percentile. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,864 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 221#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 4, 97th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2021

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
33.2

13th percentile among RBs

14 games · 299 touches

Volume×0.1+2.32
Receiving×0.14-0.13
Total EPA×0.24-2.76
Conversion×0.1-0.96
Ball security×0.06+0.57
Yards/carry×0.12-0.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.00

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

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

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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 Efficiency15▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry31▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion16▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

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

Impact

Ball Security79▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume96▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency5▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020CHI50.4126
2018HOU42.2149735251631
2017HOU50.6168883363273
2016HOU33.21410735311881
2015MIA69.9168728473972
2014MIA711610998382751
2013MIA24.916709226170
2012MIA59.192501645

Career profile

Lamar Miller has appeared in 102 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIA (2012–2015), HOU (2016–2018), CHI (2020).

He has rushed for 5,864 yards and 32 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 211 passes for 1,571 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2014 with MIA: 1,099 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 71.0, in the 93rd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
596
85/g
3
19
2.7/g
131
19/g
1
Away7
477
68/g
2
12
1.7/g
57
8/g
0
In division5
484
97/g
3
9
1.8/g
96
19/g
1
Out of division9
589
65/g
2
22
2.4/g
92
10/g
0
In wins8
729
91/g
4
17
2.1/g
128
16/g
1
In losses6
344
57/g
1
14
2.3/g
60
10/g
0
On grass4
270
68/g
1
6
1.5/g
11
3/g
0
On turf10
803
80/g
4
25
2.5/g
177
18/g
1
Indoors9
723
80/g
4
21
2.3/g
150
17/g
1
Outdoors5
350
70/g
1
10
2.0/g
38
8/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLV73 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonNE74 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI106 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD30.5
Week 2KC83 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD40
Week 3NE80 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 4TEN82 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 5MIN20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD30.8
Week 6IND149 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD89.6
Week 7DEN61 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 8DET56 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 10JAX83 rush yds, 0 TD68.6
Week 11LV104 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 12LAC57 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD3.3
Week 13GB22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD19.7
Week 14IND107 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD74.3
Week 15JAX63 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD41.5

Lamar Miller — common questions

What position does Lamar Miller play?
Lamar Miller is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Lamar Miller played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lamar Miller has played for MIA (2012–2015), HOU (2016–2018), CHI (2020).
Where did Lamar Miller go to college?
Lamar Miller played college football at Miami.
When was Lamar Miller drafted?
Lamar Miller was selected in round 4, 97th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lamar Miller scored?
Lamar Miller has 40 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (32 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Lamar Miller's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lamar Miller rated 50.4 for 2020, the 49th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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