R.J. Bowers is an NFL RB. He last played in 2003 with CLE, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 94th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 84 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'0", 250#
College
Grove City College
Draft
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Seasons
2001–2003
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology79th percentile among RBs · limited sample
2 games · 19 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size80▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency81▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry77▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion81▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security68▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume42▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency94▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 3 NFL seasons on file, R.J. Bowers has played in 6 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2001), CLE (2002–2003).
He has rushed for 84 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 2 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with PIT: 84 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game67, 1 TD vs CLE, 2001 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game2 on 1 catches, 1 TD vs KC, 2003 Week 10
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 84 42/g | 1 |
| In division | 1 | 67 67/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 1 | 17 17/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 84 42/g | 1 |
| On grass | 2 | 84 42/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 84 42/g | 1 |
2001 game log
R.J. Bowers — common questions
- What position does R.J. Bowers play?
- R.J. Bowers is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has R.J. Bowers played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), R.J. Bowers has played for PIT (2001), CLE (2002–2003).
- Where did R.J. Bowers go to college?
- R.J. Bowers played college football at Grove City College.
- How many touchdowns has R.J. Bowers scored?
- R.J. Bowers has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is R.J. Bowers's ScoutIndex Rating?
- R.J. Bowers rated 49.5 for 2003, the 59th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kelly HolcombQB · 2003
- Tim CouchQB · 2003
- Dennis NorthcuttWR · 2003
- William GreenRB · 2003
- Andre DavisWR · 2003
- Jamel WhiteRB · 2003
- Quincy MorganWR · 2003
- James JacksonRB · 2003