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B.J. Askew

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B.J. Askew came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (85th overall) in 2003, drafted out of Michigan. His most recent season came in 2009 with TB, capping a 7-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 45 catches for 317 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 233#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 3, 85th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2009

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.2

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 15 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.02
Conversion×0.1-0.18
Ball security×0.06+0.28
Yards/carry×0.12-0.43
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.74

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed37▶

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).

Size93▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency17▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion39▶

(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 Security62▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency41▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009TB49.5323
2008TB60.181421366
2007TB53.11218175
2006NYJ43.21111950
2005NYJ52.5559111
2004NYJ43.61323212
2003NYJ51.469

Career profile

B.J. Askew has appeared in 58 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2003–2006), TB (2007–2009).

He has rushed for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 45 passes for 317 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with TB: 175 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
4
1.0/g
26
7/g
0
Away7
5
0.7/g
24
3/g
0
In division5
3
0.6/g
21
4/g
0
Out of division6
6
1.0/g
29
5/g
0
In wins8
9
1.1/g
50
6/g
0
In losses3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On grass5
2
0.4/g
9
2/g
0
On turf6
7
1.2/g
41
7/g
0
Indoors1
3
3.0/g
15
15/g
0
Outdoors10
6
0.6/g
35
4/g
0

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNE2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1TEN—48.2
Week 2NE—39.9
Week 3BUF—47.9
Week 4IND5 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 5JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 6MIA1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 10NE2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49
Week 13GB1 rush yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 15MIN3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD49
Week 16MIA—47.7
Week 17LV3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD48.8

B.J. Askew — common questions

What position does B.J. Askew play?
B.J. Askew is listed as an FB.
Which teams has B.J. Askew played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), B.J. Askew has played for NYJ (2003–2006), TB (2007–2009).
Where did B.J. Askew go to college?
B.J. Askew played college football at Michigan.
When was B.J. Askew drafted?
B.J. Askew was selected in round 3, 85th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has B.J. Askew scored?
B.J. Askew has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is B.J. Askew's ScoutIndex Rating?
B.J. Askew rated 49.5 for 2009, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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