Drafted 112th overall in the 4th round of the 1999 draft, Sean Bennett arrived from Northwestern; University of Evansville; Illinois. He last played in 2002 with NYG, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Few match his yards/carry, which grades in the 80th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 126 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'1", 230#
College
Northwestern; University of Evansville; Illinois
Draft
Rd 4, 112th overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–2002
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology34th percentile among RBs · limited sample
9 games · 33 touches
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency31▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry80▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion32▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving23▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security74▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume44▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency35▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Sean Bennett has played in 15 regular-season games, all with NYG.
He has rushed for 126 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 64 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with NYG: 126 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game45 vs WAS, 1999 Week 2
- Most receiving yards in a game14 on 2 catches vs WAS, 1999 Week 2
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 68 17/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 58 12/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 94 19/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 4 | 32 8/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 28 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 98 16/g | 1 |
| On grass | 3 | 25 8/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 101 17/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 126 14/g | 1 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | TB | 24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 13.8 |
| Week 2 | WAS | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 60.7 |
| Week 3 | NE | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.7 |
| Week 8 | PHI | — | 48.9 |
| Week 10 | IND | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
| Week 11 | WAS | — | 47 |
| Week 12 | ARI | 16 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 62.7 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.2 |
| Week 17 | DAL | 33 rush yds, 0 TD | 58.8 |
Sean Bennett — common questions
- What position does Sean Bennett play?
- Sean Bennett is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Sean Bennett played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sean Bennett has played for NYG (1999–2002).
- Where did Sean Bennett go to college?
- Sean Bennett played college football at Northwestern; University of Evansville; Illinois.
- When was Sean Bennett drafted?
- Sean Bennett was selected in round 4, 112th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Sean Bennett scored?
- Sean Bennett has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is Sean Bennett's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Sean Bennett rated 51.2 for 2002, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kerry CollinsQB · 2002
- Tiki BarberRB · 2002
- Amani ToomerWR · 2002
- Jeremy ShockeyTE · 2002
- Ron DayneRB · 2002
- Ike HilliardWR · 2002
- Ron DixonWR · 2002
- Dan CampbellTE · 2002
Drafted in round 4, 1999
- Paul MirandaDB · pick 96
- John WelbournG · pick 97
- Craig YeastWR · pick 98
- Anthony ParkerDB · pick 99
- Hannibal NaviesLB · pick 100
- Joe GermaineQB · pick 101
- Dameane DouglasWR · pick 102
- Sedrick IrvinRB · pick 103