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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 rush efficiency, which grades in the 90th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
56

80th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 25 touches

Volume×0.1-0.51
Receiving×0.14-0.50
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1-0.15
Ball security×0.06+0.49
Yards/carry×0.12+0.66
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.85

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size83▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency90▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry84▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion36▶

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

Receiving

Receiving28▶

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

Impact

Ball Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume51▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency60▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home5
94
19/g
0
Away3
21
7/g
0
In division3
90
30/g
0
Out of division5
25
5/g
0
In wins5
115
23/g
0
In losses3
0
0/g
0
On grass8
115
14/g
0
Outdoors8
115
14/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCLE4 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTEN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NE1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 2LV—48.8
Week 4CLE20 rush yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 7IND25 rush yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 8BAL21 rush yds, 0 TD30.2
Week 14HOU—48.7
Week 16TB—44.1
Week 17BAL49 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD70.5

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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