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Najeh Davenport

RB

Najeh Davenport came into the league as a 4th-round selection (135th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Miami. His most recent season came in 2008 with IND, capping a 7-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 80.9 ScoutIndex Rating, the 95th percentile at the position. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,819 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 247#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 4, 135th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2008

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.1

69th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 32 touches

Volume×0.1-0.47
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.12
Conversion×0.1+1.11
Ball security×0.06+0.48
Yards/carry×0.12-0.37
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.26

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed54▶

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).

Size86▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency72▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry30▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion91▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume51▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency28▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008PIT48.5631454
2007PIT80.9154995181842
2006PIT46132211151931
2005GB52.15105223
2004GB66103592433
2003GB62.2154202638
2002GB4081841533

Career profile

Najeh Davenport has appeared in 72 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: GB (2002–2005), PIT (2006–2008).

He has rushed for 1,819 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 54 passes for 538 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with PIT: 499 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 80.9, in the 95th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
95
32/g
2
Away2
10
5/g
0
In division1
0
0/g
0
Out of division4
105
26/g
2
In wins1
54
54/g
2
In losses4
51
13/g
0
On grass4
105
26/g
2
On turf1
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
Outdoors4
105
26/g
2

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET—36.5
Week 2CLE36 rush yds, 0 TD68.3
Week 3TB5 rush yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 4CAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 5NO54 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD67.5

Najeh Davenport — common questions

What position does Najeh Davenport play?
Najeh Davenport is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Najeh Davenport played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Najeh Davenport has played for GB (2002–2005), PIT (2006–2008).
Where did Najeh Davenport go to college?
Najeh Davenport played college football at Miami.
When was Najeh Davenport drafted?
Najeh Davenport was selected in round 4, 135th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Najeh Davenport scored?
Najeh Davenport has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Najeh Davenport's ScoutIndex Rating?
Najeh Davenport rated 48.5 for 2008, the 58th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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