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Justin Forsett

RB

Drafted 233rd overall in the 7th round of the 2008 draft, Justin Forsett arrived from California. His most recent season came in 2016 with DEN, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 11.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 1st percentile. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,890 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 195#

College

California

Draft

Rd 7, 233rd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2016

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.4

71th percentile among RBs

10 games · 182 touches

Volume×0.1+1.14
Receiving×0.14-0.52
Total EPA×0.24-1.04
Conversion×0.1+1.94
Ball security×0.06+1.36
Yards/carry×0.12+0.47
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.42

2015 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed26▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility61▶

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 Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry81▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion95▶

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

Receiving

Receiving24▶

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

Impact

Ball Security97▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume84▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency13▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016DET11.7929112085
2015BAL55.410641231153
2014BAL87.9161266844263
2013JAX45.18311582
2012HOU68.2143741338
2011SEA2916145123128
2010SEA5016523233249
2009SEA62.3166194413501
2008SEA47.414

Career profile

Justin Forsett has appeared in 119 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: SEA (2008–2011), HOU (2012), JAX (2013), BAL (2014–2015), DET (2016).

He has rushed for 3,890 yards and 19 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 210 passes for 1,348 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2014 with BAL: 1,266 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 87.9, in the 98th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
282
56/g
1
13
2.6/g
81
16/g
0
Away5
359
72/g
1
18
3.6/g
72
14/g
0
In division3
284
95/g
1
8
2.7/g
65
22/g
0
Out of division7
357
51/g
1
23
3.3/g
88
13/g
0
In wins3
245
82/g
0
1
0.3/g
5
2/g
0
In losses7
396
57/g
2
30
4.3/g
148
21/g
0
On grass5
359
72/g
1
18
3.6/g
72
14/g
0
On turf5
282
56/g
1
13
2.6/g
81
16/g
0
Indoors1
36
36/g
1
3
3.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors9
605
67/g
1
28
3.1/g
145
16/g
0

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN43 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 2LV68 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 3CIN13 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD14.9
Week 4PIT150 rush yds, 0 TD69.3
Week 5CLE121 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD82.2
Week 6SF62 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 7ARI36 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 8LAC69 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 10JAX53 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 11LAR26 rush yds, 0 TD53.9

Justin Forsett — common questions

What position does Justin Forsett play?
Justin Forsett is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Justin Forsett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Forsett has played for SEA (2008–2011), HOU (2012), JAX (2013), BAL (2014–2015), DET (2016).
Where did Justin Forsett go to college?
Justin Forsett played college football at California.
When was Justin Forsett drafted?
Justin Forsett was selected in round 7, 233rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Forsett scored?
Justin Forsett has 20 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (19 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Justin Forsett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Forsett rated 11.7 for 2016, the 1st percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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