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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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.7

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 26 touches

Volume×0.1-0.60
Receiving×0.14-0.19
Total EPA×0.24-0.09
Conversion×0.1-0.47
Ball security×0.06+0.29
Yards/carry×0.12-0.19
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.00

2022 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

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

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility32▶

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

Size57▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency14▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion31▶

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

Receiving

Receiving38▶

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

Impact

Ball Security62▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume43▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency47▶

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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
32
6/g
0
1
0.2/g
-1
-0/g
0
Away8
34
4/g
0
8
1.0/g
58
7/g
1
In division5
12
2/g
0
7
1.4/g
53
11/g
1
Out of division8
54
7/g
0
2
0.3/g
4
1/g
0
In wins4
0
0/g
0
2
0.5/g
3
1/g
0
In losses9
66
7/g
0
7
0.8/g
54
6/g
1
On grass10
59
6/g
0
7
0.7/g
36
4/g
0
On turf3
7
2/g
0
2
0.7/g
21
7/g
1
Indoors8
39
5/g
0
3
0.4/g
20
3/g
1
Outdoors5
27
5/g
0
6
1.2/g
37
7/g
0

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD49
Week 3TEN17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 4DEN1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 5KC5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 7HOU—48.2
Week 8NO—47.9
Week 9JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 11DEN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 14LAR—48.2
Week 15NE—48
Week 16PIT—44.9
Week 17SF32 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 18KC—49.3

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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