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Howard Griffith

RB

Howard Griffith came into the league as a 9th-round selection (236th overall) in 1991, drafted out of Illinois. He last played in 2001 with DEN, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 42 catches for 293 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 240#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 9, 236th overall (1991)

Seasons

1993–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
60.2

83th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 43 touches

Volume×0.1-0.39
Receiving×0.14+0.02
Total EPA×0.24+0.70
Conversion×0.1+1.01
Ball security×0.06+0.72
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.61

1999 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).

Size66▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency83▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry52▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion89▶

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

Receiving

Receiving53▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency89▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000DEN42.9134161012
1999DEN60.216661261921

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Howard Griffith has played in 29 regular-season games, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 70 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 42 passes for 293 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with DEN: 192 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
50
6/g
1
13
1.6/g
86
11/g
0
Away8
16
2/g
0
13
1.6/g
106
13/g
1
In division8
33
4/g
1
15
1.9/g
116
15/g
1
Out of division8
33
4/g
0
11
1.4/g
76
10/g
0
In wins6
35
6/g
1
5
0.8/g
56
9/g
0
In losses10
31
3/g
0
21
2.1/g
136
14/g
1
On grass14
66
5/g
1
24
1.7/g
171
12/g
0
On turf2
0
0/g
0
2
1.0/g
21
11/g
1
Indoors2
0
0/g
0
2
1.0/g
21
11/g
1
Outdoors14
66
5/g
1
24
1.7/g
171
12/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 2KC2 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 3TB2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 4NYJ3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 5LV1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 6GB25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45
Week 7NE7 rush yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 8MIN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 9LAC6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD59.2
Week 10SEA2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD61.8
Week 11LV4 rush yds, 1 TD57.8
Week 13KC19 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 14JAX1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 15SEA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 16DET—47.4
Week 17LAC2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.9

Howard Griffith — common questions

What position does Howard Griffith play?
Howard Griffith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Howard Griffith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Howard Griffith has played for DEN (1999–2000).
Where did Howard Griffith go to college?
Howard Griffith played college football at Illinois.
When was Howard Griffith drafted?
Howard Griffith was selected in round 9, 236th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Howard Griffith scored?
Howard Griffith has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Howard Griffith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Howard Griffith rated 42.9 for 2000, the 26th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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