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Cedric Benson

RB

A 1st-round pick (4th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Texas, Cedric Benson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with GB, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 34.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 10th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,021 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 227#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 1, 4th overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.6

35th percentile among RBs

5 games · 85 touches

Volume×0.1+0.03
Receiving×0.14+0.38
Total EPA×0.24+0.31
Conversion×0.1-1.52
Ball security×0.06+0.95
Yards/carry×0.12-0.97
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.28

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed27▶

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).

Size48▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency32▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion6▶

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

Receiving

Receiving82▶

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

Impact

Ball Security87▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume67▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency62▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012GB46.6524811497
2011CIN3415106761582
2010CIN14.81611117281781
2009CIN45.2131251617111
2008CIN1812747220185
2007CHI20.511678417123
2006CHI60156476854
2005CHI29.1927213

Career profile

Cedric Benson has appeared in 96 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2005–2007), CIN (2008–2011), GB (2012).

He has rushed for 6,021 yards and 32 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 120 passes for 833 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with CIN: 1,251 yards and 6 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 60.0, in the 84th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
183
61/g
0
8
2.7/g
57
19/g
0
Away2
65
33/g
1
6
3.0/g
40
20/g
0
In division1
81
81/g
0
4
4.0/g
35
35/g
0
Out of division4
167
42/g
1
10
2.5/g
62
16/g
0
In wins2
165
83/g
0
8
4.0/g
57
29/g
0
In losses3
83
28/g
1
6
2.0/g
40
13/g
0
On grass3
183
61/g
0
8
2.7/g
57
19/g
0
On turf2
65
33/g
1
6
3.0/g
40
20/g
0
Indoors1
20
20/g
0
2
2.0/g
21
21/g
0
Outdoors4
228
57/g
1
12
3.0/g
76
19/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF18 rush yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 2CHI81 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD62.1
Week 3SEA45 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 4NO84 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 5IND20 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD55.8

Cedric Benson — common questions

What position does Cedric Benson play?
Cedric Benson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Cedric Benson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cedric Benson has played for CHI (2005–2007), CIN (2008–2011), GB (2012).
Where did Cedric Benson go to college?
Cedric Benson played college football at Texas.
When was Cedric Benson drafted?
Cedric Benson was selected in round 1, 4th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cedric Benson scored?
Cedric Benson has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (32 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Cedric Benson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cedric Benson rated 46.6 for 2012, the 35th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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