Rudi Johnson packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 78 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Reached 33% of the all-time Rushing Yards leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
A 0–100 scale where 100 = matched the all-time leader at this position. Built only from visible encyclopedia data — career production vs. the all-time leader, plus efficiency (EPA) and comparable-player confidence — so it's a transparent context score, not a subjective rating. Tiers: Elite ≥ 85 · Strong ≥ 65 · Solid ≥ 45 · Depth < 45. Comparable-player confidence: 89%.
Career Value · VORP
113 career value over replacement — #978 all-time of 4,695. 16.1/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #100 (Rd 4) · CIN · 2001 · +34.5 vs expected KV-H
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Joined DET (from CIN)
Last recorded season with DET
Drafted by CIN — Round 4, Pick 100
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Rush Yds translated to the 2025 NFL — each season's standing among its own-era peers, projected onto 2025's scoring environment. Modern-era (1999+) coverage.
| Season | Actual Rush Yds | Rush Yds/G | → 2025 Rush Yds | → 2025 /G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 67 | 16.8 | 397+330 | 23.3 |
| 2003 | 967 | 74.4 | 1,170+203 | 68.8 |
| 2004 | 1,457 | 91.1 | 1,361-96 | 80.1 |
| 2005 | 1,458 | 91.1 | 1,364-94 | 80.2 |
| 2006 | 1,308 | 81.8 | 1,193-115 | 70.2 |
| 2007 | 497 | 45.2 | 700+203 | 41.2 |
| 2008 | 237 | 18.2 | 319+82 | 18.8 |
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