A 7th-round pick (228th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Derek Combs has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2003 with GB, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. His speed stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position.
Size
6'0", 185#
College
Ohio State
Draft
Rd 7, 228th overall (2001)
Seasons
2002–2003
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology46th percentile among RBs · limited sample
4 games · 0 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed91▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst69▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility87▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size18▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency54▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry60▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion53▶
(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 Security29▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume7▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency47▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Derek Combs has played in 8 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LV (2002), GB (2003).
2003 splits
regular seasonDerek Combs — common questions
- What position does Derek Combs play?
- Derek Combs is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Derek Combs played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derek Combs has played for LV (2002), GB (2003).
- Where did Derek Combs go to college?
- Derek Combs played college football at Ohio State.
- When was Derek Combs drafted?
- Derek Combs was selected in round 7, 228th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Derek Combs scored?
- Derek Combs has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Derek Combs's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Derek Combs rated 48.7 for 2003, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Harold BlackmonDB · pick 210
- Louis WilliamsC · pick 211
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