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 95th 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology74th percentile among RBs · limited sample
12 games · 18 touches
2007 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size95▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency58▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry62▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion50▶
(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 Security61▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume37▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency85▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game54 vs LV, 2005 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game41 on 3 catches vs NO, 2007 Week 13
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 7 1.4/g | 66 13/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 11 1.6/g | 109 16/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 67 17/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 12 1.5/g | 108 14/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 107 15/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 8 1.6/g | 68 14/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 87 12/g | 0 |
| On turf | 5 | 9 1.8/g | 88 18/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 92 18/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 83 12/g | 0 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | SEA | — | 48.4 |
| Week 2 | NO | 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 46.8 |
| Week 3 | LAR | — | 47.6 |
| Week 4 | CAR | 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
| Week 5 | IND | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD | 50.4 |
| Week 7 | DET | 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 51.9 |
| Week 9 | ARI | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 48.9 |
| Week 11 | ATL | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 13 | NO | 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 14 | HOU | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 48 |
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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