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LaRod Stephens-Howling

RB

LaRod Stephens-Howling came into the league as a 7th-round selection (240th overall) in 2009, drafted out of Pittsburgh. He last played in 2013 with PIT, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Last season's 5.0 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 1st percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 670 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

5'7", 185#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 7, 240th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2013

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
33.7

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 16 touches

Volume×0.1-0.70
Receiving×0.14-1.77
Total EPA×0.24-0.51
Conversion×0.1-0.55
Ball security×0.06-1.95
Yards/carry×0.12-0.26
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2009 attribute card

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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).

Size1▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency37▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry35▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion23▶

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

Receiving

Receiving2▶

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

Impact

Ball Security6▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume37▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency35▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013PIT45119211
2012ARI514356417106
2011ARI48.614167132342
2010ARI51.613113116111
2009ARI33.7161510831

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, LaRod Stephens-Howling has played in 58 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2009–2012), PIT (2013).

He has rushed for 670 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 58 passes for 545 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with ARI: 356 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 5.0, in the 1st percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
5
0.6/g
46
6/g
1
Away8
5
0.6/g
37
5/g
0
In division6
5
0.8/g
45
8/g
0
Out of division10
5
0.5/g
38
4/g
1
In wins10
5
0.5/g
38
4/g
0
In losses6
5
0.8/g
45
8/g
1
On grass12
10
0.8/g
83
7/g
1
On turf4
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors9
5
0.6/g
46
5/g
1
Outdoors7
5
0.7/g
37
5/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNO4 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1SF—49.3
Week 2JAX2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 3IND1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 5HOU—37.9
Week 6SEA—45.8
Week 7NYG-1 rush yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 8CAR1 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD54.9
Week 9CHI5 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 10SEA2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 11LAR—48.6
Week 12TEN—48
Week 13MIN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 14SF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD26.6
Week 15DET—45.7
Week 16LAR3 rush yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 17GB3 rush yds, 0 TD46.8

LaRod Stephens-Howling — common questions

What position does LaRod Stephens-Howling play?
LaRod Stephens-Howling is listed as an RB.
Which teams has LaRod Stephens-Howling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), LaRod Stephens-Howling has played for ARI (2009–2012), PIT (2013).
Where did LaRod Stephens-Howling go to college?
LaRod Stephens-Howling played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was LaRod Stephens-Howling drafted?
LaRod Stephens-Howling was selected in round 7, 240th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has LaRod Stephens-Howling scored?
LaRod Stephens-Howling has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is LaRod Stephens-Howling's ScoutIndex Rating?
LaRod Stephens-Howling rated 45.0 for 2013, the 32nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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