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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 rush efficiency stands out most — the 83rd 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

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.1

65th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 37 touches

Volume×0.1-0.46
Receiving×0.14-1.13
Total EPA×0.24+0.22
Conversion×0.1-0.28
Ball security×0.06+0.47
Yards/carry×0.12+0.44
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.81

2016 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).

Size40▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency83▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry77▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion31▶

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

Receiving

Receiving6▶

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

Impact

Ball Security71▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency60▶

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)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
23
6/g
0
8
2.0/g
41
10/g
0
Away7
78
11/g
0
8
1.1/g
50
7/g
0
In division3
3
1/g
0
2
0.7/g
14
5/g
0
Out of division8
98
12/g
0
14
1.8/g
77
10/g
0
In wins4
71
18/g
0
5
1.3/g
24
6/g
0
In losses7
30
4/g
0
11
1.6/g
67
10/g
0
On grass7
53
8/g
0
10
1.4/g
58
8/g
0
On turf4
48
12/g
0
6
1.5/g
33
8/g
0
Indoors3
9
3/g
0
3
1.0/g
26
9/g
0
Outdoors8
92
12/g
0
13
1.6/g
65
8/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 2SEA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 3TB29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD69.3
Week 4ARI—49
Week 6DET9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 7NYG4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD45
Week 9CAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 10NYJ40 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 11MIA7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD38.3
Week 12NO1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 13NE-1 rush yds, 0 TD44.7

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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