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B.J. Sams

RB

B.J. Sams plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with KC, capping a 5-season NFL career. 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49

51th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.04
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.01
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

2006 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).

Size4▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

(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 Security28▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume5▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency50▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008KC47.43
2007BAL48.51
2006BAL4912
2005BAL49.614
2004BAL54.81619112

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)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—48.2
Week 2LV—49.6
Week 3CLE—47.9
Week 4LAC—48.3
Week 5DEN—48.8
Week 6CAR—48.5
Week 8NO—47.7
Week 9CIN—47.9
Week 10TEN—48.2
Week 11ATL—47.9
Week 12PIT—48.3
Week 13CIN—46.5

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.

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