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Brandon Bolden

RB

Brandon Bolden plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with LV, capping a 12-season NFL career. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,394 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Mississippi

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.3

85th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.87
Receiving×0.14+0.21
Total EPA×0.24+0.89
Conversion×0.1+0.66
Ball security×0.06+0.08
Yards/carry×0.12+0.44
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.04

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed36▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility33▶

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

Size58▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency90▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry80▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion82▶

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

Receiving

Receiving73▶

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

Impact

Ball Security39▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume17▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency95▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023LV62.35311
2022LV40.713669571
2021NE73.6162261414052
2019NE611568391111
2018MIA58.399123131
2017NE53.4116717
2016NE47.964215
2015NE30.712207191802
2014NE431289128
2013NE53.111271321152
2012NE67.392742211

Career profile

Brandon Bolden has appeared in 119 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: NE (2012–2017), MIA (2018), NE (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023).

He has rushed for 1,394 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 109 passes for 959 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with NE: 274 yards and 2 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN—49.1
Week 14MIN—48.3
Week 15LAC25 rush yds, 1 TD62.8
Week 16KC—51.5
Week 17IND6 rush yds, 0 TD53.1

Brandon Bolden — common questions

What position does Brandon Bolden play?
Brandon Bolden is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Brandon Bolden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Bolden has played for NE (2012–2017), MIA (2018), NE (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023).
Where did Brandon Bolden go to college?
Brandon Bolden played college football at Mississippi.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Bolden scored?
Brandon Bolden has 20 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 7 receiving).
What is Brandon Bolden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Bolden rated 62.3 for 2023, the 85th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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