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Robert Edwards

RB

A 1st-round pick (18th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Robert Edwards has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2002 with MIA, capping a 5-season NFL career. His conversion stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 1, 18th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2002

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.8

77th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 38 touches

Volume×0.1-0.39
Receiving×0.14-0.78
Total EPA×0.24+0.16
Conversion×0.1+0.89
Ball security×0.06+0.67
Yards/carry×0.12+0.81
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.34

2002 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).

Size40▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency76▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry86▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion91▶

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

Receiving

Receiving17▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume58▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency49▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002MIA54.8111071181261

Career profile

Robert Edwards has appeared in 11 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIA.

He has rushed for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 126 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
60
10/g
1
9
1.5/g
69
12/g
1
Away5
47
9/g
0
9
1.8/g
57
11/g
0
In division4
44
11/g
0
7
1.8/g
52
13/g
0
Out of division7
63
9/g
1
11
1.6/g
74
11/g
1
In wins7
53
8/g
1
9
1.3/g
60
9/g
1
In losses4
54
14/g
0
9
2.3/g
66
17/g
0
On grass10
107
11/g
1
17
1.7/g
121
12/g
1
On turf1
0
0/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors10
107
11/g
1
17
1.7/g
121
12/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET20 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD79.2
Week 2IND1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 3NYJ16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 4KC5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 5NE13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 6DEN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 7BUF9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 9GB34 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 10NYJ6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 11BAL—46
Week 12LAC2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD32.4

Robert Edwards — common questions

What position does Robert Edwards play?
Robert Edwards is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Robert Edwards played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Edwards has played for MIA (2002).
Where did Robert Edwards go to college?
Robert Edwards played college football at Georgia.
When was Robert Edwards drafted?
Robert Edwards was selected in round 1, 18th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Robert Edwards scored?
Robert Edwards has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Robert Edwards's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Edwards rated 54.8 for 2002, the 77th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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