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Tim Biakabutuka

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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. 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
38.5

14th percentile among RBs

5 games · 65 touches

Volume×0.1-0.18
Receiving×0.14-1.02
Total EPA×0.24-0.26
Conversion×0.1-0.64
Ball security×0.06-2.64
Yards/carry×0.12+0.35
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.25

2001 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).

Size38▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency29▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry79▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion17▶

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

Receiving

Receiving10▶

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

Impact

Ball Security2▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency11▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
30
30/g
0
3
3.0/g
58
58/g
0
Away4
200
50/g
1
9
2.3/g
63
16/g
0
In division3
102
34/g
0
6
2.0/g
80
27/g
0
Out of division2
128
64/g
1
6
3.0/g
41
21/g
0
In wins1
7
7/g
0
2
2.0/g
12
12/g
0
In losses4
223
56/g
1
10
2.5/g
109
27/g
0
On grass3
196
65/g
1
9
3.0/g
109
36/g
0
On turf2
34
17/g
0
3
1.5/g
12
6/g
0
Indoors2
34
17/g
0
3
1.5/g
12
6/g
0
Outdoors3
196
65/g
1
9
3.0/g
109
36/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD10.3
Week 2ATL27 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 4SF45 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 5NO30 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 6WAS121 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD81.2

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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