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Thomas Tapeh

RB

Drafted 162nd overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft, Thomas Tapeh arrived from Minnesota. His most recent season came in 2008 with MIN, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 84th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 27 catches for 157 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 243#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 5, 162nd overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2008

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.56
Receiving×0.14-3.50
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1+0.30
Ball security×0.06+0.37
Yards/carry×0.12-0.36
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.17

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

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

Burst32▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility8▶

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

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency39▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry26▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion77▶

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

Receiving

Receiving1▶

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

Impact

Ball Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency40▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008MIN47.6117
2007PHI50.9818850
2006PHI3612916851
2004PHI45.8442215

Career profile

Thomas Tapeh has appeared in 25 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PHI (2004–2007), MIN (2008).

He has rushed for 69 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 27 passes for 157 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with PHI: 85 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
8
1.6/g
38
8/g
0
Away7
8
1.1/g
47
7/g
1
In division5
5
1.0/g
20
4/g
0
Out of division7
11
1.6/g
65
9/g
1
In wins8
10
1.3/g
54
7/g
0
In losses4
6
1.5/g
31
8/g
1
On grass8
13
1.6/g
70
9/g
1
On turf4
3
0.8/g
15
4/g
0
Indoors3
4
1.3/g
20
7/g
0
Outdoors9
12
1.3/g
65
7/g
1

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYG1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNO1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 2NYG2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD36.4
Week 4GB4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 5DAL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 6NO1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 7TB2 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD53.4
Week 12IND1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 13CAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 14WAS1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 15NYG1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 16DAL1 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 17ATL3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD49.7

Thomas Tapeh — common questions

What position does Thomas Tapeh play?
Thomas Tapeh is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Thomas Tapeh played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Thomas Tapeh has played for PHI (2004–2007), MIN (2008).
Where did Thomas Tapeh go to college?
Thomas Tapeh played college football at Minnesota.
When was Thomas Tapeh drafted?
Thomas Tapeh was selected in round 5, 162nd overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Thomas Tapeh scored?
Thomas Tapeh has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Thomas Tapeh's ScoutIndex Rating?
Thomas Tapeh rated 47.6 for 2008, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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