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Tim Biakabutuka

RB

Tim Biakabutuka came into the league as a 1st-round selection (8th overall) in 1996, drafted out of Michigan. His most recent season came in 2001 with CAR, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 38.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 15th percentile. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,575 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 215#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 1, 8th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
71.4

94th percentile among RBs

11 games · 161 touches

Volume×0.1+0.76
Receiving×0.14+0.13
Total EPA×0.24+0.56
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.47
Yards/carry×0.12+2.75
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.31

1999 attribute card

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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).

Size40▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency93▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry98▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion63▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security70▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001CAR38.55230112121
2000CAR38.1126272343412
1999CAR71.411718623189

Career profile

Tim Biakabutuka has appeared in 28 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with CAR.

He has rushed for 1,575 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 69 passes for 651 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with CAR: 718 yards and 6 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 71.4, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
349
58/g
3
14
2.3/g
104
17/g
0
Away5
369
74/g
3
9
1.8/g
85
17/g
0
In division5
288
58/g
1
12
2.4/g
68
14/g
0
Out of division6
430
72/g
5
11
1.8/g
121
20/g
0
In wins6
432
72/g
3
15
2.5/g
118
20/g
0
In losses5
286
57/g
3
8
1.6/g
71
14/g
0
On grass10
673
67/g
6
22
2.2/g
184
18/g
0
On turf1
45
45/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Indoors1
45
45/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors10
673
67/g
6
22
2.2/g
184
18/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO45 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 2JAX47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD74.9
Week 3CIN132 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD96.5
Week 4WAS142 rush yds, 3 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD99
Week 6SF83 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD20.2
Week 7DET10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 11CLE93 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD83
Week 12ATL94 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD44
Week 13LAR42 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD28.6
Week 14GB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD30.6
Week 17NO24 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD44.9

Tim Biakabutuka — common questions

What position does Tim Biakabutuka play?
Tim Biakabutuka is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Tim Biakabutuka played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tim Biakabutuka has played for CAR (1999–2001).
Where did Tim Biakabutuka go to college?
Tim Biakabutuka played college football at Michigan.
When was Tim Biakabutuka drafted?
Tim Biakabutuka was selected in round 1, 8th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tim Biakabutuka scored?
Tim Biakabutuka has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Tim Biakabutuka's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tim Biakabutuka rated 38.5 for 2001, the 14th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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