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Derek Combs

RB

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 89th percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 185#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 7, 228th overall (2001)

Seasons

2002–2003

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.1

60th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.05
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.02

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed89▶

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

Burst66▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility89▶

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

Size16▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry58▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

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

Receiving

Receiving71▶

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

Impact

Ball Security34▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume8▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003GB48.74
2002LV51.14

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).

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA—49.1
Week 2PIT—48.8
Week 4TEN—48.6
Week 5BUF—48.6

Derek 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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