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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. His ball security stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
39.3

17th percentile among RBs

8 games · 67 touches

Volume×0.1-0.15
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.29
Conversion×0.1-0.78
Ball security×0.06+0.91
Yards/carry×0.12-1.14
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.90

2006 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).

Size19▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency14▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry9▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion15▶

(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 Security86▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency23▶

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
59
15/g
0
7
1.8/g
48
12/g
0
Away4
99
25/g
1
11
2.8/g
84
21/g
0
In division3
62
21/g
0
10
3.3/g
59
20/g
0
Out of division5
96
19/g
1
8
1.6/g
73
15/g
0
In wins1
29
29/g
0
4
4.0/g
38
38/g
0
In losses7
129
18/g
1
14
2.0/g
94
13/g
0
On grass2
58
29/g
1
6
3.0/g
39
20/g
0
On turf6
100
17/g
0
12
2.0/g
93
16/g
0
Indoors5
99
20/g
1
8
1.6/g
54
11/g
0
Outdoors3
59
20/g
0
10
3.3/g
78
26/g
0

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10SF—48.2
Week 11ARI40 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 12MIA15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 13NE12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 14MIN—40.8
Week 15GB18 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 16CHI44 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 17DAL29 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD31.8

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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