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Michael Bennett

RB

Drafted 27th overall in the 1st round of the 2001 draft, Michael Bennett arrived from Wisconsin. He last played in 2010 with LV, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 12.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 2nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,701 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 205#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 1, 27th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2010

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.8

52th percentile among RBs

13 games · 201 touches

Volume×0.1+1.07
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1-2.32
Ball security×0.06+1.80
Yards/carry×0.12-0.18
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.12

2001 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed97▶

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

Burst96▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size7▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency69▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion2▶

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

Receiving

Receiving80▶

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

Impact

Ball Security98▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume85▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency32▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010LV52.151129
2009LAC43.4565665
2008TB37.831212
2007TB43.213239115991
2006KC59.48200977
2005MIN12.9164733271242
2004MIN47.9102761212071
2003MIN61.58447112132
2002MIN75.91612965373511
2001MIN49.8136822292261

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Michael Bennett has played in 97 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: MIN (2001–2005), KC (2006), TB (2007–2008), LAC (2009), LV (2010).

He has rushed for 3,701 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 159 passes for 1,292 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2002 with MIN: 1,296 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 75.9, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
372
53/g
2
15
2.1/g
87
12/g
0
Away6
310
52/g
0
14
2.3/g
139
23/g
1
In division6
372
62/g
0
15
2.5/g
86
14/g
0
Out of division7
310
44/g
2
14
2.0/g
140
20/g
1
In wins4
243
61/g
2
9
2.3/g
41
10/g
0
In losses9
439
49/g
0
20
2.2/g
185
21/g
1
On grass4
246
62/g
0
11
2.8/g
127
32/g
1
On turf9
436
48/g
2
18
2.0/g
99
11/g
0
Indoors9
436
48/g
2
18
2.0/g
99
11/g
0
Outdoors4
246
62/g
0
11
2.8/g
127
32/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR37 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 2CHI56 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 3TB51 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 4NO24 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 5DET46 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 10NYG33 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD52
Week 11CHI75 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 12PIT34 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD59.3
Week 13TEN113 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD94.3
Week 14DET40 rush yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 15JAX17 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD17.1
Week 16GB104 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD67.6
Week 17BAL52 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD40.4

Michael Bennett — common questions

What position does Michael Bennett play?
Michael Bennett is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Michael Bennett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Bennett has played for MIN (2001–2005), KC (2006), TB (2007–2008), LAC (2009), LV (2010).
Where did Michael Bennett go to college?
Michael Bennett played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Michael Bennett drafted?
Michael Bennett was selected in round 1, 27th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Bennett scored?
Michael Bennett has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Michael Bennett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Bennett rated 52.1 for 2010, the 70th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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