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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 88th 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.9

67th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 13 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.14
Conversion×0.1+0.66
Ball security×0.06+0.21
Yards/carry×0.12-0.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.03

2007 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.

Burst36▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility9▶

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 Efficiency67▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry48▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion81▶

(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 Security56▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume31▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
38
8/g
0
Away3
2
0.7/g
12
4/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
35
12/g
0
Out of division5
3
0.6/g
15
3/g
0
In wins5
4
0.8/g
24
5/g
0
In losses3
4
1.3/g
26
9/g
0
On grass6
6
1.0/g
38
6/g
0
On turf2
2
1.0/g
12
6/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
3
3/g
0
Outdoors7
7
1.0/g
47
7/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB4 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 2WAS3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 3DET14 rush yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 8MIN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 11MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 14NYG1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 15DAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 17BUF1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48

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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