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Kevin Faulk

RB

Kevin Faulk came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (46th overall) in 1999, drafted out of LSU. He last played in 2011 with NE, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 98.6 (99th percentile). Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 13 NFL seasons, he has totaled 431 catches for 3,701 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 202#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 2, 46th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2011

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
98.6

99th percentile among RBs

15 games · 141 touches

Volume×0.1+0.55
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+3.50
Conversion×0.1+1.24
Ball security×0.06+1.24
Yards/carry×0.12+2.97
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.54

2008 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).

Size5▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry98▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

(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 Security95▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume74▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency98▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011NE42.4657734
2010NE51.4245662
2009NE74.2153352373011
2008NE98.615-25073584863
2007NE64.716268473831
2006NE61.9151231433562
2005NE24.6814429260
2004NE68.9112552262481
2003NE23.51563848440
2002NE65.7152712373793
2001NE55.315231691301892
2000NE26.4165704514651
1999NE26.511227112981

Career profile

Across 13 NFL seasons on file, Kevin Faulk has played in 160 regular-season games, all with NE.

As a passer he has thrown for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 3,609 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 431 passes for 3,701 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with NE: 486 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 98.6, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
237
34/g
0
24
3.4/g
192
27/g
2
Away8
270
34/g
3
34
4.3/g
294
37/g
1
In division6
122
20/g
1
18
3.0/g
174
29/g
0
Out of division9
385
43/g
2
40
4.4/g
312
35/g
3
In wins10
282
28/g
3
37
3.7/g
316
32/g
3
In losses5
225
45/g
0
21
4.2/g
170
34/g
0
On grass4
178
45/g
3
19
4.8/g
176
44/g
1
On turf11
329
30/g
0
39
3.5/g
310
28/g
2
Outdoors15
507
34/g
3
58
3.9/g
486
32/g
3

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ16 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 3MIA6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 5SF32 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD83
Week 6LAC48 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 7DEN50 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD66.8
Week 8LAR60 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD69.9
Week 9IND-2 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 60 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD66.2
Week 10BUF9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD37.7
Week 11NYJ38 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 12MIA53 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD79.9
Week 13PIT73 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD73
Week 14SEA16 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 15LV45 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD76.8
Week 16ARI1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD52.2
Week 17BUF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.3

Kevin Faulk — common questions

What position does Kevin Faulk play?
Kevin Faulk is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kevin Faulk played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kevin Faulk has played for NE (1999–2011).
Where did Kevin Faulk go to college?
Kevin Faulk played college football at LSU.
When was Kevin Faulk drafted?
Kevin Faulk was selected in round 2, 46th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kevin Faulk scored?
Kevin Faulk has 31 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 rushing, 15 receiving).
What is Kevin Faulk's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kevin Faulk rated 42.4 for 2011, the 25th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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