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Mike Cloud

RB

A 2nd-round pick (54th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Boston College, Mike Cloud has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with NYG, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His ball security stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 627 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 205#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 2, 54th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2005

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
34.2

11th percentile among RBs

12 games · 55 touches

Volume×0.1-0.25
Receiving×0.14-0.55
Total EPA×0.24-0.39
Conversion×0.1-0.41
Ball security×0.06+0.88
Yards/carry×0.12-2.30
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.86

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).

Size15▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency11▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry2▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion23▶

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

Receiving

Receiving25▶

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

Impact

Ball Security90▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume67▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency26▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005NYG31.9659
2004NYG64.7790313
2003NE63.85118518
2002KC34.2121152648
2001KC61.65541
2000KC45.514631216
1999KC53.98128325

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Mike Cloud has played in 57 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: KC (1999–2002), NE (2003), NYG (2004–2005).

He has rushed for 627 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 100 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with KC: 128 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
69
14/g
1
4
0.8/g
39
8/g
0
Away7
46
7/g
1
2
0.3/g
9
1/g
0
In division3
57
19/g
1
3
1.0/g
28
9/g
0
Out of division9
58
6/g
1
3
0.3/g
20
2/g
0
In wins6
69
12/g
1
5
0.8/g
44
7/g
0
In losses6
46
8/g
1
1
0.2/g
4
1/g
0
On grass11
114
10/g
2
6
0.5/g
48
4/g
0
On turf1
1
1/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
115
10/g
2
6
0.5/g
48
4/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD50
Week 2JAX7 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 3NE—42.9
Week 4MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 5NYJ7 rush yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 10SF1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 12SEA1 rush yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 13ARI20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 14LAR15 rush yds, 1 TD63.4
Week 15DEN15 rush yds, 1 TD56.8
Week 16LAC19 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD18.5
Week 17LV23 rush yds, 0 TD44.1

Mike Cloud — common questions

What position does Mike Cloud play?
Mike Cloud is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Mike Cloud played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Cloud has played for KC (1999–2002), NE (2003), NYG (2004–2005).
Where did Mike Cloud go to college?
Mike Cloud played college football at Boston College.
When was Mike Cloud drafted?
Mike Cloud was selected in round 2, 54th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike Cloud scored?
Mike Cloud has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 rushing).
What is Mike Cloud's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike Cloud rated 31.9 for 2005, the 8th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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