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James Davis

RB

Drafted 195th overall in the 6th round of the 2009 draft, James Davis arrived from Clemson. His most recent season came in 2011 with DET, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 75 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 218#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 6, 195th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2011

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.9

34th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 23 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14+0.09
Total EPA×0.24+0.31
Conversion×0.1-1.18
Ball security×0.06+0.36
Yards/carry×0.12-0.45
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.25

2010 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed72▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst15▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility29▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size41▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency35▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry26▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion11▶

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

Receiving

Receiving60▶

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

Impact

Ball Security66▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency52▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010WAS45.9460445
2009CLE38.121545

Career profile

James Davis has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CLE (2009), WAS (2010).

He has rushed for 75 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 50 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2010 with WAS: 60 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home2
11
6/g
0
Away2
49
25/g
0
In division2
49
25/g
0
Out of division2
11
6/g
0
In losses4
60
15/g
0
On grass2
11
6/g
0
On turf2
49
25/g
0
Outdoors4
60
15/g
0

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2KC—49
Week 3BAL9 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 12MIN11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.4
Week 13NYG40 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD57

James Davis — common questions

What position does James Davis play?
James Davis is listed as an RB.
Which teams has James Davis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Davis has played for CLE (2009), WAS (2010).
Where did James Davis go to college?
James Davis played college football at Clemson.
When was James Davis drafted?
James Davis was selected in round 6, 195th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Davis scored?
James Davis has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is James Davis's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Davis rated 45.9 for 2010, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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