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Sam Gash

FB

Drafted 205th overall in the 8th round of the 1992 draft, Sam Gash arrived from Penn State. His most recent season came in 2003 with BUF, capping a 12-season NFL career. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 46 catches for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 242#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 8, 205th overall (1992)

Seasons

1992–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.8

71th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14-0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.75
Conversion×0.1-0.03
Ball security×0.06+0.38
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

1999 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).

Size68▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry59▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

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

Receiving

Receiving49▶

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

Impact

Ball Security66▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume39▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency91▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003BUF51.2931183
2002BAL51.12
2001BAL43.210-19801
2000BAL43.9726301
1999BUF53.814201632

Career profile

Sam Gash has appeared in 42 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: BUF (1999), BAL (2000–2002), BUF (2003).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 46 passes for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with BUF: 163 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
12
2.0/g
108
18/g
2
Away8
8
1.0/g
55
7/g
0
In division7
9
1.3/g
92
13/g
1
Out of division7
11
1.6/g
71
10/g
1
In wins10
16
1.6/g
127
13/g
2
In losses4
4
1.0/g
36
9/g
0
On grass5
5
1.0/g
27
5/g
0
On turf9
15
1.7/g
136
15/g
2
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
28
14/g
0
Outdoors12
17
1.4/g
135
11/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1IND1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 2NYJ3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD31.7
Week 3PHI3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 4MIA—47.1
Week 5PIT3 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD68.8
Week 7SEA2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 8BAL1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 9WAS—48.7
Week 10MIA1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 11NYJ—46.2
Week 12NE1 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD60
Week 14NYG1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 15ARI1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 16NE3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD52.9

Sam Gash — common questions

What position does Sam Gash play?
Sam Gash is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Sam Gash played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Gash has played for BUF (1999), BAL (2000–2002), BUF (2003).
Where did Sam Gash go to college?
Sam Gash played college football at Penn State.
When was Sam Gash drafted?
Sam Gash was selected in round 8, 205th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam Gash scored?
Sam Gash has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Sam Gash's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam Gash rated 51.2 for 2003, the 64th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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