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 ball security stands out most — the 81st 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
2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology36th percentile among RBs
16 games · 63 touches
2015 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size38▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency21▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry39▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion28▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving56▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security81▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume58▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency56▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game109, 1 TD vs CHI, 2013 Week 12
- Most receiving yards in a game77 on 4 catches vs SEA, 2015 Week 1
2015 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 90 11/g | 0 | 10 1.3/g | 118 15/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 50 6/g | 0 | 16 2.0/g | 132 17/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 83 14/g | 0 | 12 2.0/g | 129 22/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 57 6/g | 0 | 14 1.4/g | 121 12/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 78 11/g | 0 | 12 1.7/g | 116 17/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 62 7/g | 0 | 14 1.6/g | 134 15/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 38 10/g | 0 | 11 2.8/g | 93 23/g | 0 |
| On turf | 12 | 102 9/g | 0 | 15 1.3/g | 157 13/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 9 | 90 10/g | 0 | 12 1.3/g | 122 14/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 50 7/g | 0 | 14 2.0/g | 128 18/g | 0 |
2015 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SEA | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD | 63.6 |
| Week 2 | WAS | 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 37.1 |
| Week 3 | PIT | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 4 | ARI | 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 39.9 |
| Week 5 | GB | 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 53.3 |
| Week 7 | CLE | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 37.3 |
| Week 8 | SF | — | 49.1 |
| Week 9 | MIN | — | 48.2 |
| Week 10 | CHI | 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 42.3 |
| Week 11 | BAL | 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 12 | CIN | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 13 | ARI | — | 44.3 |
| Week 14 | DET | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 40.8 |
| Week 15 | TB | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.7 |
| Week 16 | SEA | 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 61.4 |
| Week 17 | SF | 38 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 67.4 |
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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