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Lousaka Polite

FB

Lousaka Polite is an NFL FB. He last played in 2012 with ATL, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 296 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 245#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

—

Seasons

2004–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
67.8

90th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.53
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.61
Conversion×0.1+3.04
Ball security×0.06+0.44
Yards/carry×0.12-0.33
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.56

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed16▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst41▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility34▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size80▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency93▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry35▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security75▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume52▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency87▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012ATL46.6518
2011NE51.91
2010MIA63.7136211261
2009MIA71161231151
2008MIA67.8985624
2007CHI48.52
2006DAL45.9218221
2005DAL55.31089721
2004DAL48.4114

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Lousaka Polite has played in 59 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: DAL (2004–2006), CHI (2007), MIA (2008–2010), NE (2011), ATL (2012).

He has rushed for 296 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 42 passes for 241 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with MIA: 123 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
11
3/g
0
2
0.5/g
17
4/g
0
Away5
74
15/g
0
4
0.8/g
7
1/g
0
In division3
27
9/g
0
3
1.0/g
1
0/g
0
Out of division6
58
10/g
0
3
0.5/g
23
4/g
0
In wins9
85
9/g
0
6
0.7/g
24
3/g
0
On grass6
41
7/g
0
2
0.3/g
17
3/g
0
On turf3
44
15/g
0
4
1.3/g
7
2/g
0
Indoors2
27
14/g
0
3
1.5/g
9
5/g
0
Outdoors7
58
8/g
0
3
0.4/g
15
2/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL15 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 8BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 9DEN1 rush yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 10SEA4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD62.4
Week 11LV—47.2
Week 13LAR20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 14BUF7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 15SF4 rush yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 16KC29 rush yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 17NYJ17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD42.8

Lousaka Polite — common questions

What position does Lousaka Polite play?
Lousaka Polite is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Lousaka Polite played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lousaka Polite has played for DAL (2004–2006), CHI (2007), MIA (2008–2010), NE (2011), ATL (2012).
Where did Lousaka Polite go to college?
Lousaka Polite played college football at Pittsburgh.
How many touchdowns has Lousaka Polite scored?
Lousaka Polite has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Lousaka Polite's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lousaka Polite rated 46.6 for 2012, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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