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Kyle Eckel

RB

Kyle Eckel is an NFL RB. He last played in 2010 with DEN, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 172 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 237#

College

Navy

Draft

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Seasons

2006–2010

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.9

38th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.81
Receiving×0.14-0.12
Total EPA×0.24+0.14
Conversion×0.1+0.21
Ball security×0.06+0.08
Yards/carry×0.12-0.02
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.57

2009 attribute card

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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).

Size63▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry47▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion69▶

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

Receiving

Receiving49▶

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

Impact

Ball Security42▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume14▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency23▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009NO45.936214
2008PHI43.9479
2007NE44.11187216

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Kyle Eckel has played in 18 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NE (2007), PHI (2008), NO (2009).

He has rushed for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 20 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with NE: 87 yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10LAR6 rush yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 16TB1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 17CAR1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.5

Kyle Eckel — common questions

What position does Kyle Eckel play?
Kyle Eckel is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kyle Eckel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kyle Eckel has played for NE (2007), PHI (2008), NO (2009).
Where did Kyle Eckel go to college?
Kyle Eckel played college football at Navy.
How many touchdowns has Kyle Eckel scored?
Kyle Eckel has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Kyle Eckel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kyle Eckel rated 45.9 for 2009, the 38th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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