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Steve Bush

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Steve Bush plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2005 with SF, capping a 9-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 47 catches for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 267#

College

Arizona State

Draft

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Seasons

1997–2005

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.1

48th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 19 touches

Volume×0.1-0.56
Receiving×0.14-0.46
Total EPA×0.24+0.38
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.39
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.02

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size100▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry58▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

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

Receiving

Receiving30▶

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

Impact

Ball Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005SF50.66321
2004SF49.822101
2003ARI51.5611711
2002ARI50.113191211
2001ARI48.78880
2000CIN53.77339
1999CIN51.6114

Career profile

Steve Bush has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CIN (1999–2000), ARI (2001–2003), SF (2004–2005).

As a receiver he has caught 47 passes for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with ARI: 121 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
10
1.4/g
74
11/g
0
Away6
9
1.5/g
47
8/g
1
In division5
9
1.8/g
55
11/g
1
Out of division8
10
1.3/g
66
8/g
0
In wins4
3
0.8/g
31
8/g
0
In losses9
16
1.8/g
90
10/g
1
On grass10
14
1.4/g
88
9/g
0
On turf3
5
1.7/g
33
11/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
12
12/g
1
Outdoors12
17
1.4/g
109
9/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 3LAC1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 5CAR—48.6
Week 7DAL2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 9LAR1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46
Week 10SEA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 11PHI2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 12LV1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 13KC1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 14DET—45.3
Week 15LAR2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD49.1
Week 16SF4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 17DEN3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD48.4

Steve Bush — common questions

What position does Steve Bush play?
Steve Bush is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Steve Bush played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Steve Bush has played for CIN (1999–2000), ARI (2001–2003), SF (2004–2005).
Where did Steve Bush go to college?
Steve Bush played college football at Arizona State.
How many touchdowns has Steve Bush scored?
Steve Bush has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Steve Bush's ScoutIndex Rating?
Steve Bush rated 50.6 for 2005, the 63rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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