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Joe Burns

RB

Joe Burns is an NFL RB. He last played in 2005 with BUF, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 193 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 215#

College

Georgia Tech

Draft

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Seasons

2002–2005

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
34.3

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 46 touches

Volume×0.1-0.33
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.45
Conversion×0.1-2.01
Ball security×0.06+0.65
Yards/carry×0.12-1.18
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.94

2003 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed6▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size15▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency15▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion3▶

(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 Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency25▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005BUF51.191191
2004BUF38.1137317
2003BUF34.314113762
2002BUF45.137

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Joe Burns has played in 39 regular-season games, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 193 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 88 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with BUF: 113 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
56
8/g
0
3
0.4/g
34
5/g
0
Away7
57
8/g
0
4
0.6/g
28
4/g
0
In division5
55
11/g
0
2
0.4/g
9
2/g
0
Out of division9
58
6/g
0
5
0.6/g
53
6/g
0
In wins6
69
12/g
0
2
0.3/g
19
3/g
0
In losses8
44
6/g
0
5
0.6/g
43
5/g
0
On grass4
44
11/g
0
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
On turf10
69
7/g
0
6
0.6/g
56
6/g
0
Outdoors14
113
8/g
0
7
0.5/g
62
4/g
0

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE4 rush yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 2JAX22 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 3MIA22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 4PHI17 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 5CIN-5 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 6NYJ1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7WAS6 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 10DAL—48.1
Week 11HOU5 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 12IND—47.6
Week 13NYG13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 14NYJ29 rush yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 15TEN—47
Week 17NE—47.3

Joe Burns — common questions

What position does Joe Burns play?
Joe Burns is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Joe Burns played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe Burns has played for BUF (2002–2005).
Where did Joe Burns go to college?
Joe Burns played college football at Georgia Tech.
How many touchdowns has Joe Burns scored?
Joe Burns has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Joe Burns's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joe Burns rated 51.1 for 2005, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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