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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. 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 30 touches

Volume×0.1-0.59
Receiving×0.14-0.96
Total EPA×0.24-0.12
Conversion×0.1-0.56
Ball security×0.06+0.43
Yards/carry×0.12-0.67
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.11

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed45▶

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

Burst77▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility35▶

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

Size52▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency48▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry16▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion24▶

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

Receiving

Receiving9▶

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

Impact

Ball Security70▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume41▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency44▶

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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home6
22
4/g
0
Away6
67
11/g
1
In division5
65
13/g
0
Out of division7
24
3/g
1
In wins9
49
5/g
0
In losses3
40
13/g
1
On grass3
25
8/g
1
On turf9
64
7/g
0
Outdoors12
89
7/g
1

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSEA——
Week 1MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 2MIN—36.7
Week 3LV4 rush yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 5CIN3 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 6BUF10 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 7NYJ1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 8CHI—48.1
Week 9DEN—48
Week 13GB17 rush yds, 1 TD67.7
Week 14LAC—48.8
Week 16NYJ32 rush yds, 0 TD62.9
Week 17BUF15 rush yds, 0 TD35.9

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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