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Heath Evans

FB

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 efficiency, which grades in the 98th 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.7

79th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 15 touches

Volume×0.1-0.71
Receiving×0.14+0.56
Total EPA×0.24+1.07
Conversion×0.1+0.14
Ball security×0.06+0.26
Yards/carry×0.12-0.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.22

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed41▶

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

Burst36▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility38▶

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

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion68▶

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

Receiving

Receiving85▶

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

Impact

Ball Security63▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume35▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency98▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010NO46.31227411
2009NO57.7616110702
2008NE46.61023359
2007NE63.2151213443
2006NE56.6131177341
2005NE541119214105
2004SEA51.91020212
2003SEA48.5724234
2002SEA35953841
2001SEA50.4611

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
6
2.0/g
51
17/g
1
Away3
4
1.3/g
19
6/g
1
Out of division6
10
1.7/g
70
12/g
2
In wins6
10
1.7/g
70
12/g
2
On grass2
4
2.0/g
19
10/g
1
On turf4
6
1.5/g
51
13/g
1
Indoors3
6
2.0/g
51
17/g
1
Outdoors3
4
1.3/g
19
6/g
1

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET4 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD67.6
Week 2PHI2 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD55.3
Week 3BUF—47.6
Week 4NYJ12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 6NYG2 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 7MIA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD49.1

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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