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James Allen

RB

James Allen plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2002 with HOU, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 20.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 2nd percentile. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 83rd percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,227 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 215#

College

Oklahoma

Draft

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Seasons

1997–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.8

68th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 41 touches

Volume×0.1-0.40
Receiving×0.14+0.12
Total EPA×0.24+0.52
Conversion×0.1-0.32
Ball security×0.06+0.70
Yards/carry×0.12-0.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

1999 attribute card

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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).

Size22▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency64▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion29▶

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

Receiving

Receiving57▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume51▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency83▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002HOU20165151947302
2001CHI45.4164691302031
2000CHI23.61611202392911
1999CHI52.810119991

Career profile

James Allen has appeared in 58 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CHI (1999–2001), HOU (2002).

As a passer he has thrown for 5 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,227 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 125 passes for 887 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with CHI: 1,120 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 45.4, in the 32nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
49
10/g
0
4
0.8/g
28
6/g
0
Away5
70
14/g
0
5
1.0/g
63
13/g
0
In division7
64
9/g
0
4
0.6/g
28
4/g
0
Out of division3
55
18/g
0
5
1.7/g
63
21/g
0
In wins5
43
9/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses5
76
15/g
0
9
1.8/g
91
18/g
0
On grass7
87
12/g
0
4
0.6/g
28
4/g
0
On turf3
32
11/g
0
5
1.7/g
63
21/g
0
Indoors3
32
11/g
0
5
1.7/g
63
21/g
0
Outdoors7
87
12/g
0
4
0.6/g
28
4/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4NO4 rush yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 5MIN1 rush yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 9GB17 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 10MIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 11LAC21 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 12DET1 rush yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 13GB—48.8
Week 15DET—49
Week 16LAR30 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD71.9
Week 17TB43 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48.1

James Allen — common questions

What position does James Allen play?
James Allen is listed as an RB.
Which teams has James Allen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Allen has played for CHI (1999–2001), HOU (2002).
Where did James Allen go to college?
James Allen played college football at Oklahoma.
How many touchdowns has James Allen scored?
James Allen has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 3 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is James Allen's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Allen rated 20.0 for 2002, the 2nd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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