Drafted 222nd overall in the 7th round of the 2005 draft, Nehemiah Broughton arrived from The Citadel. His most recent season came in 2010 with ARI, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
5'11", 255#
College
The Citadel
Draft
Rd 7, 222nd overall (2005)
Seasons
2005–2010
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology37th percentile among RBs · limited sample
2 games · 1 touches
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed44▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst9▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility24▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size72▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency41▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry48▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion41▶
(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 Security35▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume14▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency34▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Nehemiah Broughton has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with WAS.
He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with WAS: 3 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game3 vs LAR, 2005 Week 13
2005 splits
regular seasonNehemiah Broughton — common questions
- What position does Nehemiah Broughton play?
- Nehemiah Broughton is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Nehemiah Broughton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nehemiah Broughton has played for WAS (2005–2006).
- Where did Nehemiah Broughton go to college?
- Nehemiah Broughton played college football at The Citadel.
- When was Nehemiah Broughton drafted?
- Nehemiah Broughton was selected in round 7, 222nd overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Nehemiah Broughton scored?
- Nehemiah Broughton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Nehemiah Broughton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Nehemiah Broughton rated 49.0 for 2006, the 51st 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
- Mark BrunellQB · 2006
- Ladell BettsRB · 2006
- Jason CampbellQB · 2006
- Santana MossWR · 2006
- Chris CooleyTE · 2006
- Clinton PortisRB · 2006
- Antwaan Randle ElWR · 2006
- Brandon LloydWR · 2006
Drafted in round 7, 2005
- Daven HollyDB · pick 215
- Kevin VickersonDT · pick 216
- Reynaldo HillCB · pick 218
- Rod WilsonLB · pick 220
- Marcus MaxwellWR · pick 223
- Jay RatliffDE · pick 224
- Paris WarrenWR · pick 225
- LeRon McCoyWR · pick 226
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