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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. Receiving is his calling card, grading in the 89th 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

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.6

45th percentile among RBs

14 games · 56 touches

Volume×0.1-0.33
Receiving×0.14+0.90
Total EPA×0.24+0.82
Conversion×0.1-1.43
Ball security×0.06+0.67
Yards/carry×0.12-0.35
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.89

2011 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 Efficiency14▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry32▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion6▶

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

Receiving

Receiving89▶

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

Impact

Ball Security77▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency85▶

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)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
133
17/g
0
9
1.1/g
179
22/g
2
Away6
34
6/g
0
4
0.7/g
55
9/g
0
In division5
113
23/g
0
3
0.6/g
36
7/g
0
Out of division9
54
6/g
0
10
1.1/g
198
22/g
2
In wins8
140
18/g
0
9
1.1/g
147
18/g
1
In losses6
27
5/g
0
4
0.7/g
87
15/g
1
On grass10
136
14/g
0
11
1.1/g
218
22/g
2
On turf4
31
8/g
0
2
0.5/g
16
4/g
0
Indoors10
147
15/g
0
10
1.0/g
193
19/g
2
Outdoors4
20
5/g
0
3
0.8/g
41
10/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 4NYG1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 5MIN5 rush yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7PIT2 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD65
Week 8BAL17 rush yds, 0 TD25.4
Week 9LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 10PHI-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 11SF4 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 12LAR9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 13DAL16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD70.6
Week 14SF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 15CLE6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 16CIN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 17SEA93 rush yds, 0 TD33.3

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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