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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 100th 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

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
63.7

88th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 38 touches

Volume×0.1-0.47
Receiving×0.14-0.75
Total EPA×0.24+0.67
Conversion×0.1+3.23
Ball security×0.06+0.56
Yards/carry×0.12-1.14
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.55

2010 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.

Burst34▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility28▶

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

Size78▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency94▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry10▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion100▶

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

Receiving

Receiving18▶

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

Impact

Ball Security74▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

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)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
22
4/g
1
6
1.0/g
40
7/g
0
Away7
40
6/g
0
6
0.9/g
21
3/g
0
In division5
20
4/g
0
6
1.2/g
39
8/g
0
Out of division8
42
5/g
1
6
0.8/g
22
3/g
0
In wins7
40
6/g
0
6
0.9/g
25
4/g
0
In losses6
22
4/g
1
6
1.0/g
36
6/g
0
On grass8
31
4/g
1
7
0.9/g
40
5/g
0
On turf5
31
6/g
0
5
1.0/g
21
4/g
0
Indoors1
10
10/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
52
4/g
1
12
1.0/g
61
5/g
0

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 2MIN10 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 3NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD56.5
Week 6GB7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 7PIT2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 8CIN6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 10TEN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 12LV2 rush yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 13CLE-1 rush yds, 0 TD36
Week 14NYJ5 rush yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 15BUF1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 16DET12 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD71.9
Week 17NE4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD55.9

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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