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Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala

RB

Drafted 178th overall in the 6th round of the 1998 draft, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala arrived from Utah. His most recent season came in 2004 with JAX, capping a 7-season NFL career. He posted a 52.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 72nd percentile among RBs. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 95th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 934 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 252#

College

Utah

Draft

Rd 6, 178th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.6

72th percentile among RBs

14 games · 136 touches

Volume×0.1+0.47
Receiving×0.14-0.56
Total EPA×0.24-0.06
Conversion×0.1+0.44
Ball security×0.06+1.49
Yards/carry×0.12-0.52
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.34

2001 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).

Size81▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry20▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion79▶

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

Receiving

Receiving23▶

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).

Volume76▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency34▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004JAX57.97691419
2003JAX60.99144112
2002PIT568115212
2001PIT52.6144533161271
2000PIT70.86149111107
1999PIT51.444

Career profile

Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala has appeared in 48 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (1999–2002), JAX (2003–2004).

He has rushed for 934 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 34 passes for 267 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with PIT: 453 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 52.6, in the 72nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
361
52/g
2
7
1.0/g
68
10/g
0
Away7
92
13/g
1
9
1.3/g
59
8/g
1
In division9
181
20/g
1
11
1.2/g
80
9/g
1
Out of division5
272
54/g
2
5
1.0/g
47
9/g
0
In wins11
395
36/g
3
8
0.7/g
62
6/g
0
In losses3
58
19/g
0
8
2.7/g
65
22/g
1
On grass13
431
33/g
2
14
1.1/g
125
10/g
1
On turf1
22
22/g
1
2
2.0/g
2
2/g
0
Outdoors14
453
32/g
3
16
1.1/g
127
9/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL30 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE——
Week 1JAX1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 3BUF22 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD65.2
Week 6TB—49.5
Week 7TEN9 rush yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 8BAL3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49
Week 9CLE-1 rush yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 10JAX1 rush yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 11TEN1 rush yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 12MIN74 rush yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 13NYJ50 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -8 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 14BAL15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD28
Week 15DET126 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD93.3
Week 16CIN55 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD34.2
Week 17CLE98 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD82

Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala — common questions

What position does Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala play?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala has played for PIT (1999–2002), JAX (2003–2004).
Where did Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala go to college?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala played college football at Utah.
When was Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala drafted?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was selected in round 6, 178th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala scored?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala rated 57.9 for 2004, the 81st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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