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Benny Cunningham

RB

Benny Cunningham is an NFL RB. He last played in 2018 with CHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His 51.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 58th percentile among RBs — solidly above average. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 114 catches for 1,001 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 218#

College

Middle Tennessee State

Draft

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Seasons

2013–2018

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
35.9

13th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.79
Receiving×0.14-0.12
Total EPA×0.24-0.37
Conversion×0.1-1.06
Ball security×0.06+0.22
Yards/carry×0.12-0.75
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.26

2018 attribute card

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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).

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency9▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry18▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion12▶

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

Receiving

Receiving45▶

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

Impact

Ball Security59▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume33▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency29▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018CHI35.992019
2017CHI47.91429202402
2016LAR52.1111011691
2015LAR46.11614026250
2014LAR51.8162463453521
2013LAR47.4142611659

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Benny Cunningham has played in 80 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2013–2016), CHI (2017–2018).

He has rushed for 797 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 114 passes for 1,001 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2014 with LAR: 352 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 51.8, in the 58th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI2 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1GB—49.3
Week 3ARI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 4TB—46
Week 6MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD46
Week 7NE—48.2
Week 8NYJ—48.2
Week 14LAR—48.5
Week 15GB-1 rush yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 17MIN13 rush yds, 0 TD31.9

Benny Cunningham — common questions

What position does Benny Cunningham play?
Benny Cunningham is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Benny Cunningham played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Benny Cunningham has played for LAR (2013–2016), CHI (2017–2018).
Where did Benny Cunningham go to college?
Benny Cunningham played college football at Middle Tennessee State.
How many touchdowns has Benny Cunningham scored?
Benny Cunningham has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Benny Cunningham's ScoutIndex Rating?
Benny Cunningham rated 35.9 for 2018, the 13th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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