B.J. Sams plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with KC, capping a 5-season NFL career. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 81st percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'10", 185#
College
McNeese State
Draft
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Seasons
2004–2008
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology75th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 5 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size5▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency81▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry71▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion81▶
(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 Security43▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume21▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency57▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
B.J. Sams has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BAL (2004–2007), KC (2008).
He has rushed for 19 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with BAL: 19 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game8 vs CIN, 2004 Week 3
- Most receiving yards in a game2 on 1 catches vs PHI, 2004 Week 8
2004 splits
regular season2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CLE | — | 47.8 |
| Week 2 | PIT | — | 49 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 55.8 |
| Week 4 | KC | — | 47.6 |
| Week 5 | WAS | — | 47.8 |
| Week 7 | BUF | 5 rush yds, 1 TD | 63.8 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 39.7 |
| Week 9 | CLE | — | 47.5 |
| Week 10 | NYJ | — | 48.1 |
| Week 11 | DAL | — | 48.5 |
| Week 12 | NE | — | 48.1 |
| Week 13 | CIN | — | 47.5 |
| Week 14 | NYG | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 15 | IND | — | 47.5 |
| Week 16 | PIT | — | 47.6 |
| Week 17 | MIA | — | 47.7 |
B.J. Sams — common questions
- What position does B.J. Sams play?
- B.J. Sams is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has B.J. Sams played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), B.J. Sams has played for BAL (2004–2007), KC (2008).
- Where did B.J. Sams go to college?
- B.J. Sams played college football at McNeese State.
- How many touchdowns has B.J. Sams scored?
- B.J. Sams has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is B.J. Sams's ScoutIndex Rating?
- B.J. Sams rated 47.4 for 2008, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Tyler ThigpenQB · 2008
- Tony GonzalezTE · 2008
- Dwayne BoweWR · 2008
- Larry JohnsonRB · 2008
- Jamaal CharlesRB · 2008
- Damon HuardQB · 2008
- Mark BradleyWR · 2008
- Devard DarlingWR · 2008
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