Obafemi Ayanbadejo is an NFL RB. He last played in 2007 with CHI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 86th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 130 catches for 885 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 230#
College
San Diego State; Cabrillo College
Draft
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Seasons
1998–2007
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology20th percentile among RBs
15 games · 70 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size86▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency25▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry27▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion77▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving14▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security17▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume64▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency24▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Obafemi Ayanbadejo has played in 82 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (1999–2001), MIA (2003), ARI (2004–2006).
He has rushed for 413 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 130 passes for 885 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with ARI: 231 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game48 vs CLE, 2001 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game53 on 7 catches, 1 TD vs JAX, 2000 Week 2
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 89 11/g | 1 | 11 1.4/g | 63 8/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 84 12/g | 0 | 13 1.9/g | 58 8/g | 0 |
| In division | 9 | 133 15/g | 0 | 17 1.9/g | 63 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 40 7/g | 1 | 7 1.2/g | 58 10/g | 1 |
| In wins | 9 | 91 10/g | 1 | 15 1.7/g | 83 9/g | 1 |
| In losses | 6 | 82 14/g | 0 | 9 1.5/g | 38 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 15 | 173 12/g | 1 | 24 1.6/g | 121 8/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 173 12/g | 1 | 24 1.6/g | 121 8/g | 1 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | MIA | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | — | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 29.3 |
| Week 2 | CIN | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
| Week 3 | DEN | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 41 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 54.8 |
| Week 5 | GB | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 30.8 |
| Week 6 | CLE | 48 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 64.8 |
| Week 7 | JAX | 24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 44.6 |
| Week 8 | PIT | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 41 |
| Week 9 | TEN | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD | 34.8 |
| Week 10 | CLE | 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 45.1 |
| Week 12 | IND | 9 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD | 70.6 |
| Week 14 | PIT | 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 15 | CIN | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 16 | TB | — | 49.6 |
| Week 17 | MIN | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
Obafemi Ayanbadejo — common questions
- What position does Obafemi Ayanbadejo play?
- Obafemi Ayanbadejo is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Obafemi Ayanbadejo played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Obafemi Ayanbadejo has played for BAL (1999–2001), MIA (2003), ARI (2004–2006).
- Where did Obafemi Ayanbadejo go to college?
- Obafemi Ayanbadejo played college football at San Diego State; Cabrillo College.
- How many touchdowns has Obafemi Ayanbadejo scored?
- Obafemi Ayanbadejo has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 3 receiving).
- What is Obafemi Ayanbadejo's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Obafemi Ayanbadejo rated 62.3 for 2006, the 88th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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