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P.J. Pope

RB

P.J. Pope is an NFL RB. He last played in 2008 with DEN, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers.

Size

5'9", 205#

College

Bowling Green

Draft

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Seasons

2006–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
65.5

88th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.62
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.66
Conversion×0.1+0.57
Ball security×0.06+0.33
Yards/carry×0.12+1.65
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.20

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size10▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion80▶

(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 Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume46▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DEN65.541303241

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, P.J. Pope has played in 4 regular-season games, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 130 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home1
44
44/g
0
Away3
86
29/g
0
Out of division4
130
33/g
0
In wins2
35
18/g
0
In losses2
95
48/g
0
On grass2
95
48/g
0
On turf2
35
18/g
0
Indoors1
35
35/g
0
Outdoors3
95
32/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11ATL35 rush yds, 0 TD61.4
Week 13NYJ—47.8
Week 15CAR51 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD66.3
Week 16BUF44 rush yds, 0 TD66.6

P.J. Pope — common questions

What position does P.J. Pope play?
P.J. Pope is listed as an RB.
Which teams has P.J. Pope played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), P.J. Pope has played for DEN (2008).
Where did P.J. Pope go to college?
P.J. Pope played college football at Bowling Green.
How many touchdowns has P.J. Pope scored?
P.J. Pope has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is P.J. Pope's ScoutIndex Rating?
P.J. Pope rated 65.5 for 2008, the 88th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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