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James Develin

FB

James Develin plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2019 with NE, capping a 10-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 222 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 255#

College

Brown

Draft

—

Seasons

2010–2019

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.3

72th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14-1.26
Total EPA×0.24+0.07
Conversion×0.1+2.37
Ball security×0.06+0.29
Yards/carry×0.12-0.49
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.00

2018 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).

Size99▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency86▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion98▶

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

Receiving

Receiving7▶

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

Impact

Ball Security65▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume39▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019NE52.713
2018NE54.315841261
2017NE49.88638
2016NE49.29318
2014NE46.265643
2013NE60.16101462
2012NE511

Career profile

James Develin has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with NE.

He has rushed for 26 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 222 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with NE: 62 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
9
1.3/g
36
5/g
0
Away8
3
0.4/g
25
3/g
0
In division5
2
0.4/g
9
2/g
0
Out of division10
10
1.0/g
52
5/g
0
In wins10
10
1.0/g
43
4/g
0
In losses5
2
0.4/g
18
4/g
0
On grass5
2
0.4/g
18
4/g
0
On turf10
10
1.0/g
43
4/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
12
0.9/g
61
4/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC5 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 2JAX—46.7
Week 3DET—48.9
Week 4MIA—46.1
Week 5IND—48.4
Week 6KC2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 7CHI—31.1
Week 8BUF1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 9GB1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 10TEN1 rush yds, 1 TD52.5
Week 12NYJ—47
Week 13MIN5 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 14MIA2 rush yds, 1 TD60
Week 15PIT2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 17NYJ1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47.9

James Develin — common questions

What position does James Develin play?
James Develin is listed as an FB.
Which teams has James Develin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Develin has played for NE (2012–2019).
Where did James Develin go to college?
James Develin played college football at Brown.
How many touchdowns has James Develin scored?
James Develin has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing).
What is James Develin's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Develin rated 52.7 for 2019, the 67th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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