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Michael Bush

RB

Michael Bush came into the league as a 4th-round selection (100th overall) in 2007, drafted out of Louisville. He last played in 2014 with ARI, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 48.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 49th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Size is his calling card, grading in the 88th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,248 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 245#

College

Louisville

Draft

Rd 4, 100th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2014

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
33.7

10th percentile among RBs

14 games · 67 touches

Volume×0.1-0.17
Receiving×0.14-0.72
Total EPA×0.24-0.80
Conversion×0.1-0.80
Ball security×0.06+0.75
Yards/carry×0.12-1.24
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.09

2013 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed26▶

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).

Size88▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency9▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry8▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion16▶

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

Receiving

Receiving18▶

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

Impact

Ball Security81▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume61▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency21▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013CHI33.71419734481
2012CHI48.8134115983
2011LV47.4169777374181
2010LV69.714655818194
2009LV43.915589317105
2008LV36.9118419319162

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Michael Bush has played in 83 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LV (2008–2011), CHI (2012–2013).

As a passer he has thrown for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 3,248 yards and 29 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 104 passes for 1,010 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2011 with LV: 977 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 69.7, in the 93rd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home8
89
11/g
0
Away6
108
18/g
3
In division5
51
10/g
0
Out of division9
146
16/g
3
In wins8
144
18/g
2
In losses6
53
9/g
1
On grass12
187
16/g
2
On turf2
10
5/g
1
Indoors2
10
5/g
1
Outdoors12
187
16/g
2

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN15 rush yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 2MIN—42.5
Week 3PIT9 rush yds, 1 TD37.4
Week 5NO12 rush yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 6NYG8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD27
Week 9GB25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 10DET—36.6
Week 11BAL5 rush yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 12LAR-5 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD26
Week 13MIN15 rush yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 14DAL38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD59.4
Week 15CLE44 rush yds, 1 TD82.7
Week 16PHI20 rush yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 17GB11 rush yds, 0 TD53.1

Michael Bush — common questions

What position does Michael Bush play?
Michael Bush is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Michael Bush played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Bush has played for LV (2008–2011), CHI (2012–2013).
Where did Michael Bush go to college?
Michael Bush played college football at Louisville.
When was Michael Bush drafted?
Michael Bush was selected in round 4, 100th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Bush scored?
Michael Bush has 31 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (29 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Michael Bush's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Bush rated 33.7 for 2013, the 10th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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