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Bernie Parmalee

RB

Bernie Parmalee plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2000 with NYJ, capping a 9-season NFL career. His yards/carry stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 220 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 210#

College

Ball State

Draft

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Seasons

1992–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.1

70th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 42 touches

Volume×0.1-0.39
Receiving×0.14-0.64
Total EPA×0.24+0.20
Conversion×0.1+0.38
Ball security×0.06+0.71
Yards/carry×0.12+0.78
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.15

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size27▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency70▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry87▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion76▶

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

Receiving

Receiving20▶

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

Impact

Ball Security81▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume52▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency55▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000NYJ60.39872966
1999NYJ53.11613315113

Career profile

Bernie Parmalee has appeared in 25 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NYJ.

He has rushed for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 24 passes for 179 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with NYJ: 133 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
94
12/g
0
5
0.6/g
24
3/g
0
Away8
39
5/g
0
10
1.3/g
89
11/g
0
In division8
37
5/g
0
3
0.4/g
-5
-1/g
0
Out of division8
96
12/g
0
12
1.5/g
118
15/g
0
In wins8
49
6/g
0
5
0.6/g
33
4/g
0
In losses8
84
11/g
0
10
1.3/g
80
10/g
0
On grass4
30
8/g
0
2
0.5/g
30
8/g
0
On turf12
103
9/g
0
13
1.1/g
83
7/g
0
Indoors1
3
3/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors15
130
9/g
0
15
1.0/g
113
8/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE—49
Week 2BUF1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 3WAS51 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 4DEN18 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD66.9
Week 5JAX16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 6IND14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 7LV1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49
Week 9ARI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 10NE—44.8
Week 11BUF8 rush yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 12IND3 rush yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 13NYG5 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD66.4
Week 14MIA1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 15DAL6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 16MIA12 rush yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 17SEA5 rush yds, 0 TD47.3

Bernie Parmalee — common questions

What position does Bernie Parmalee play?
Bernie Parmalee is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Bernie Parmalee played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bernie Parmalee has played for NYJ (1999–2000).
Where did Bernie Parmalee go to college?
Bernie Parmalee played college football at Ball State.
How many touchdowns has Bernie Parmalee scored?
Bernie Parmalee has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Bernie Parmalee's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bernie Parmalee rated 60.3 for 2000, the 85th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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