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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. His receiving stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.8

58th percentile among RBs

16 games · 111 touches

Volume×0.1+0.27
Receiving×0.14+1.61
Total EPA×0.24+0.43
Conversion×0.1-0.24
Ball security×0.06-0.51
Yards/carry×0.12-0.52
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.69

2014 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).

Size35▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency23▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry23▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion35▶

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

Receiving

Receiving95▶

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

Impact

Ball Security22▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume71▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency69▶

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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
87
11/g
1
21
2.6/g
166
21/g
1
Away8
159
20/g
2
24
3.0/g
186
23/g
0
In division6
60
10/g
2
22
3.7/g
192
32/g
1
Out of division10
186
19/g
1
23
2.3/g
160
16/g
0
In wins6
58
10/g
0
18
3.0/g
147
25/g
1
In losses10
188
19/g
3
27
2.7/g
205
21/g
0
On grass7
149
21/g
2
17
2.4/g
129
18/g
0
On turf9
97
11/g
1
28
3.1/g
223
25/g
1
Indoors9
99
11/g
2
23
2.6/g
182
20/g
1
Outdoors7
147
21/g
1
22
3.1/g
170
24/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN21 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 2TB15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 3DAL29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 5PHI47 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD76.2
Week 6SF21 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52
Week 7SEA3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD63.4
Week 8KC27 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD65.8
Week 9SF10 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD44
Week 10ARI12 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 11DEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 12LAC18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 13LV3 rush yds, 0 TD32
Week 14WAS20 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD50
Week 15ARI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 16NYG-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 17SEA10 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD17

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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