Drafted 82nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft, Heath Evans arrived from Auburn. His most recent season came in 2010 with NO, capping a 10-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 579 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 250#
College
Auburn
Draft
Rd 3, 82nd overall (2001)
Seasons
2001–2010
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology38th percentile among RBs · limited sample
10 games · 14 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed43▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst40▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility39▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size85▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency35▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry20▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion73▶
(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 Security57▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume35▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency65▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Heath Evans has appeared in 99 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: SEA (2001–2004), NE (2005–2008), NO (2009–2010).
He has rushed for 579 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 57 passes for 439 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with NE: 192 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game84 vs MIA, 2005 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game35 on 4 catches, 1 TD vs DET, 2009 Week 1
2008 splits
regular season2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | KC | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 2 | NYJ | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 3 | MIA | — | 47.3 |
| Week 6 | LAC | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.2 |
| Week 7 | DEN | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 46 |
| Week 9 | IND | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 11 | NYJ | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 16 | ARI | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 50 |
| Week 17 | BUF | 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 52.2 |
Heath Evans — common questions
- What position does Heath Evans play?
- Heath Evans is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Heath Evans played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Heath Evans has played for SEA (2001–2004), NE (2005–2008), NO (2009–2010).
- Where did Heath Evans go to college?
- Heath Evans played college football at Auburn.
- When was Heath Evans drafted?
- Heath Evans was selected in round 3, 82nd overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Heath Evans scored?
- Heath Evans has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 4 receiving).
- What is Heath Evans's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Heath Evans rated 46.3 for 2010, the 36th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Sedrick HodgeOLB · pick 70
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