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Arlen Harris

RB

Arlen Harris plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2006 with DET, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 38.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 17th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 497 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 212#

College

Hofstra; Virginia

Draft

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Seasons

2003–2006

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.5

21th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 17 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.1-0.13
Ball security×0.06+0.29
Yards/carry×0.12-0.89
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.68

2005 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).

Size21▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency21▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry14▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion36▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security65▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency45▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DET39.38158118132
2005LAR42.513211434
2004LAR40.11263441
2003LAR38.216255415102

Career profile

Arlen Harris has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2003–2005), DET (2006).

He has rushed for 497 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 41 passes for 309 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with LAR: 255 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 38.2, in the 17th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF—48.8
Week 2ARI—48.3
Week 3TEN—48.5
Week 4NYG—48.2
Week 5SEA—47.6
Week 6IND—47.8
Week 7NO—47.5
Week 10SEA—48
Week 11ARI—49.7
Week 13WAS—48.5
Week 15PHI6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 16SF—48.1
Week 17DAL15 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD39.2

Arlen Harris — common questions

What position does Arlen Harris play?
Arlen Harris is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Arlen Harris played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Arlen Harris has played for LAR (2003–2005), DET (2006).
Where did Arlen Harris go to college?
Arlen Harris played college football at Hofstra; Virginia.
How many touchdowns has Arlen Harris scored?
Arlen Harris has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 rushing).
What is Arlen Harris's ScoutIndex Rating?
Arlen Harris rated 39.3 for 2006, the 17th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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