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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 rush efficiency, 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

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Seasons

2004–2012

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
71

91th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 48 touches

Volume×0.1-0.38
Receiving×0.14-1.41
Total EPA×0.24+0.94
Conversion×0.1+3.50
Ball security×0.06+0.69
Yards/carry×0.12-0.80
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.61

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burst37▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility33▶

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

Size77▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency99▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry21▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

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

Receiving

Receiving4▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume54▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
48
6/g
0
3
0.4/g
15
2/g
0
Away8
75
9/g
0
8
1.0/g
36
5/g
0
In division6
43
7/g
0
4
0.7/g
11
2/g
0
Out of division10
80
8/g
0
7
0.7/g
40
4/g
0
In wins7
57
8/g
0
4
0.6/g
21
3/g
0
In losses9
66
7/g
0
7
0.8/g
30
3/g
0
On grass12
86
7/g
0
9
0.8/g
48
4/g
0
On turf4
37
9/g
0
2
0.5/g
3
1/g
0
Indoors1
5
5/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors15
118
8/g
0
11
0.7/g
51
3/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL5 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 2IND7 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 3LAC2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 4BUF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 5NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 7NO7 rush yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 8NYJ3 rush yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 9NE7 rush yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 10TB14 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 11CAR11 rush yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 12BUF22 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 13NE2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 14JAX18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD67.6
Week 15TEN9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 16HOU3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 17PIT6 rush yds, 0 TD51.9

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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