Olaniyi Sobomehin is an NFL RB. He last played in 2009 with NO, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons.
Size
6'1", 230#
College
Portland State; Oregon State
Draft
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Seasons
2008–2009
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology24th percentile among RBs · limited sample
1 games · 2 touches
2008 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).
Size78▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency58▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry61▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion46▶
(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 Security2▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume12▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency3▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NO | 42.6 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Olaniyi Sobomehin has played in 1 regular-season game, all with NO.
As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game8 on 2 catches vs SF, 2008 Week 4
2008 splits
regular season2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | SF | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
Olaniyi Sobomehin — common questions
- What position does Olaniyi Sobomehin play?
- Olaniyi Sobomehin is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Olaniyi Sobomehin played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Olaniyi Sobomehin has played for NO (2008).
- Where did Olaniyi Sobomehin go to college?
- Olaniyi Sobomehin played college football at Portland State; Oregon State.
- How many touchdowns has Olaniyi Sobomehin scored?
- Olaniyi Sobomehin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Olaniyi Sobomehin's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Olaniyi Sobomehin rated 42.6 for 2008, the 24th 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
- Drew BreesQB · 2008
- Lance MooreWR · 2008
- Pierre ThomasRB · 2008
- Reggie BushRB · 2008
- Devery HendersonWR · 2008
- Marques ColstonWR · 2008
- Billy MillerTE · 2008
- Deuce McAllisterRB · 2008
Also from Portland State; Oregon State
- Dave EtherlyDB · 1987–1987