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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 volume, which grades in the 93rd 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
23.6

4th percentile among RBs

16 games · 329 touches

Volume×0.1+2.15
Receiving×0.14-0.42
Total EPA×0.24-3.46
Conversion×0.1-1.15
Ball security×0.06-1.03
Yards/carry×0.12-0.30
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.10

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).

Size22▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry37▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion8▶

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

Receiving

Receiving32▶

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

Impact

Ball Security17▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume93▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency2▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
542
68/g
2
26
3.3/g
192
24/g
1
Away8
578
72/g
0
13
1.6/g
99
12/g
0
In division8
556
70/g
1
24
3.0/g
175
22/g
0
Out of division8
564
71/g
1
15
1.9/g
116
15/g
1
In wins5
393
79/g
1
15
3.0/g
103
21/g
1
In losses11
727
66/g
1
24
2.2/g
188
17/g
0
On grass12
814
68/g
2
32
2.7/g
229
19/g
1
On turf4
306
77/g
0
7
1.8/g
62
16/g
0
Indoors2
132
66/g
0
4
2.0/g
41
21/g
0
Outdoors14
988
71/g
2
35
2.5/g
250
18/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN60 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD71.7
Week 2TB47 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 3NYG31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD26
Week 4DET87 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD67.9
Week 5GB72 rush yds, 0 TD22.5
Week 6NO24 rush yds, 0 TD29.2
Week 7MIN71 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 8PHI87 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 10IND85 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 11BUF87 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD61.5
Week 12TB67 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD22.5
Week 13NYJ122 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 14GB80 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD66.4
Week 15NE97 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD43.7
Week 16SF31 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 17DET72 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD32

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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