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BenJarvus Green-Ellis

RB

BenJarvus Green-Ellis plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2013 with CIN, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 35.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 12th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,914 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Mississippi; Indiana

Draft

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Seasons

2008–2013

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.9

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 28 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14-0.53
Total EPA×0.24+0.21
Conversion×0.1+0.06
Ball security×0.06+0.45
Yards/carry×0.12+0.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.30

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size46▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry68▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion61▶

(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 Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume47▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency47▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013CIN35.3167567422
2012CIN41151094622104
2011NE70.416667119159
2010NE92.6161008131285
2009NE50.97114211
2008NE54.182755337

Career profile

BenJarvus Green-Ellis has appeared in 78 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2008–2011), CIN (2012–2013).

He has rushed for 3,914 yards and 42 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 52 passes for 418 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with CIN: 1,094 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 92.6, in the 98th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
84
28/g
0
Away4
30
8/g
0
In division3
17
6/g
0
Out of division4
97
24/g
0
In wins4
90
23/g
0
In losses3
24
8/g
0
On grass2
28
14/g
0
On turf5
86
17/g
0
Indoors2
24
12/g
0
Outdoors5
90
18/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ—48.7
Week 6TEN67 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD68.1
Week 7TB6 rush yds, 0 TD26.7
Week 9MIA7 rush yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 11NYJ10 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 12NO2 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 17HOU22 rush yds, 0 TD51.4

BenJarvus Green-Ellis — common questions

What position does BenJarvus Green-Ellis play?
BenJarvus Green-Ellis is listed as an RB.
Which teams has BenJarvus Green-Ellis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), BenJarvus Green-Ellis has played for NE (2008–2011), CIN (2012–2013).
Where did BenJarvus Green-Ellis go to college?
BenJarvus Green-Ellis played college football at Mississippi; Indiana.
How many touchdowns has BenJarvus Green-Ellis scored?
BenJarvus Green-Ellis has 42 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (42 rushing).
What is BenJarvus Green-Ellis's ScoutIndex Rating?
BenJarvus Green-Ellis rated 35.3 for 2013, the 12th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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