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Brian Calhoun

RB

A 3rd-round pick (74th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin; Colorado, Brian Calhoun has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2008 with DET, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7 catches for 55 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 208#

College

Wisconsin; Colorado

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2008

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.9

28th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 9 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.12
Conversion×0.1-0.65
Ball security×0.06+0.18
Yards/carry×0.12-0.30
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.34

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst53▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility65▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size14▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency30▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion18▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security55▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume33▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency26▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007DET47.9435535
2006DET43.9519220

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Brian Calhoun has played in 9 regular-season games, all with DET.

He has rushed for 54 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 55 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DET: 35 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA-1 rush yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 3GB5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 5MIN—48.8
Week 6BUF5 rush yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 7NYJ10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD48.9

Brian Calhoun — common questions

What position does Brian Calhoun play?
Brian Calhoun is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Brian Calhoun played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Calhoun has played for DET (2006–2007).
Where did Brian Calhoun go to college?
Brian Calhoun played college football at Wisconsin; Colorado.
When was Brian Calhoun drafted?
Brian Calhoun was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Calhoun scored?
Brian Calhoun has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brian Calhoun's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Calhoun rated 47.9 for 2007, the 42nd 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 3, 2006