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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. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. 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

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.6

65th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 39 touches

Volume×0.1-0.46
Receiving×0.14-0.74
Total EPA×0.24+0.19
Conversion×0.1+0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.57
Yards/carry×0.12+0.53
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.26

2010 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 Efficiency72▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry83▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion65▶

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

Receiving

Receiving18▶

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

Impact

Ball Security75▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency55▶

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)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
54
8/g
1
7
1.0/g
46
7/g
0
Away6
59
10/g
0
9
1.5/g
65
11/g
0
In division5
49
10/g
0
8
1.6/g
56
11/g
0
Out of division8
64
8/g
1
8
1.0/g
55
7/g
0
In wins4
62
16/g
0
6
1.5/g
35
9/g
0
In losses9
51
6/g
1
10
1.1/g
76
8/g
0
On grass9
64
7/g
1
8
0.9/g
48
5/g
0
On turf4
49
12/g
0
8
2.0/g
63
16/g
0
Indoors10
103
10/g
1
14
1.4/g
96
10/g
0
Outdoors3
10
3/g
0
2
0.7/g
15
5/g
0

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR49 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD61
Week 2ATL3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 3LV—49.2
Week 4LAC4 rush yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 5NO1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 7SEA1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD53
Week 8TB41 rush yds, 1 TD54.5
Week 9MIN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD33.3
Week 10SEA2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 12SF2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 13LAR—43.1
Week 14DEN13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 15CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD42.9

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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