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James Bostic

RB

James Bostic came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (83rd overall) in 1994, drafted out of Auburn. He last played in 1999 with PHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons.

Size

5'11", 225#

College

Auburn

Draft

Rd 3, 83rd overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
38.1

17th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 10 touches

Volume×0.1-0.70
Receiving×0.14-0.80
Total EPA×0.24-0.03
Conversion×0.1-0.46
Ball security×0.06-2.15
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.64

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency21▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry52▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion25▶

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

Receiving

Receiving13▶

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

Impact

Ball Security3▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume27▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency21▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999PHI38.161958

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, James Bostic has played in 6 regular-season games, all with PHI.

He has rushed for 19 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away4
5
1.3/g
8
2/g
0
In division3
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
Out of division3
4
1.3/g
2
1/g
0
In wins2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses4
5
1.3/g
8
2/g
0
On grass2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf4
5
1.3/g
8
2/g
0
Outdoors6
5
0.8/g
8
1/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3BUF4 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD29.7
Week 4NYG5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD56
Week 5DAL4 rush yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 6CHI—49.8
Week 8NYG2 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 9CAR8 rush yds, 0 TD30.3

James Bostic — common questions

What position does James Bostic play?
James Bostic is listed as an RB.
Which teams has James Bostic played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Bostic has played for PHI (1999).
Where did James Bostic go to college?
James Bostic played college football at Auburn.
When was James Bostic drafted?
James Bostic was selected in round 3, 83rd overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Bostic scored?
James Bostic has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is James Bostic's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Bostic rated 38.1 for 1999, the 17th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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