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Naufahu Tahi

FB

Naufahu Tahi is an NFL FB. He last played in 2010 with MIN, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 33 catches for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 254#

College

BYU

Draft

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Seasons

2006–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
39.4

16th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 16 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.98
Conversion×0.1-0.10
Ball security×0.06-2.26
Yards/carry×0.12+0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.00

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed4▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst1▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility1▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size88▶

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 Security4▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency15▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010MIN56.2716391
2009MIN55.110510671
2008MIN39.4121637
2007MIN42.741517

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Naufahu Tahi has played in 33 regular-season games, all with MIN.

He has rushed for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 33 passes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with MIN: 67 yards and 1 touchdown in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
10
1.3/g
18
2/g
0
Away4
6
1.5/g
19
5/g
0
In division4
2
0.5/g
7
2/g
0
Out of division8
14
1.8/g
30
4/g
0
In wins9
11
1.2/g
31
3/g
0
In losses3
5
1.7/g
6
2/g
0
On grass3
6
2.0/g
19
6/g
0
On turf9
10
1.1/g
18
2/g
0
Indoors9
10
1.1/g
18
2/g
0
Outdoors3
6
2.0/g
19
6/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2IND2 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 3CAR2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 4TEN2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 6DET—47.9
Week 9HOU1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 10GB1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 12JAX2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 13CHI1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48
Week 14DET—47.6
Week 15ARI2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 16ATL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD45
Week 17NYG2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.2

Naufahu Tahi — common questions

What position does Naufahu Tahi play?
Naufahu Tahi is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Naufahu Tahi played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Naufahu Tahi has played for MIN (2007–2010).
Where did Naufahu Tahi go to college?
Naufahu Tahi played college football at BYU.
How many touchdowns has Naufahu Tahi scored?
Naufahu Tahi has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Naufahu Tahi's ScoutIndex Rating?
Naufahu Tahi rated 56.2 for 2010, the 79th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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