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Kenny Bynum

RB

A 5th-round pick (138th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State, Kenny Bynum has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2000 with LAC, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 18th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 296 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'11", 191#

College

South Carolina State

Draft

Rd 5, 138th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

54th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 3 touches

Volume×0.1-0.71
Receiving×0.14+0.26
Total EPA×0.24+0.33
Conversion×0.1-0.31
Ball security×0.06+0.09
Yards/carry×0.12+0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.01

2000 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).

Size12▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency47▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry52▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion32▶

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

Receiving

Receiving79▶

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

Impact

Ball Security47▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume18▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000LAC50.6129
1999LAC38.2162871162092

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Kenny Bynum has played in 28 regular-season games, all with LAC.

He has rushed for 296 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with LAC: 287 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 38.2, in the 18th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NO9 rush yds, 0 TD46
Week 4SEA—49.7
Week 5LAR—48.6
Week 6DEN—50.3
Week 7BUF—48
Week 9LV—49.1
Week 11MIA—49.1
Week 12DEN—49.1
Week 14SF—48.9
Week 15BAL—49.4
Week 16CAR—49.6
Week 17PIT—49.8

Kenny Bynum — common questions

What position does Kenny Bynum play?
Kenny Bynum is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kenny Bynum played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kenny Bynum has played for LAC (1999–2000).
Where did Kenny Bynum go to college?
Kenny Bynum played college football at South Carolina State.
When was Kenny Bynum drafted?
Kenny Bynum was selected in round 5, 138th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kenny Bynum scored?
Kenny Bynum has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Kenny Bynum's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kenny Bynum rated 50.6 for 2000, the 54th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 1997

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