Usage Score
22.3
Player Dossier
2017-2021Illinois
Mike Epstein
RB • 6'0" • 205 lbs • Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Balanced backfield optionSteady chain mover
Mike Epstein leans balanced backfield option traits and 42.7 efficiency.
Efficiency
42.7
Consistency
71.2
Season Value
39.7
Career Arc
Value trend by season
Best season by value score: 2017 Regular Season · Illinois
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Snapshot
- Career Teams
- 1
- Seasons Tracked
- 5
- Program Path
- Illinois
- Peak Game
- Peak game by takeover score: Minnesota
Scouting Read
Best season and peak-game context are pinned here so the rest of the page can stay analytical without losing the headline story.
Mike Epstein, RB. Best season Best season by value score: 2017 Regular Season · Illinois. Mike Epstein leans balanced backfield option traits and 42.7 efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2017 Regular Season
Illinois paired 405 primary output with 67 efficiency.
Supporting note
2021 Regular Season role shape
backfield-heavy usage with 42.7 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value cooled off
2021 Regular Season fell back from the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: Nebraska
Win with 77 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value. It landed in the 100th percentile of the selected season.
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2021 Regular Season · Illinois
Games
2
Scrimmage Yards / G
56.5
Efficiency
42.7
Usage
22.3
Consistency
71.2
Best Game by takeover score
UTSA
Not enough games exist for the full explorer. The summary cards stay available so the season still reads clearly.
Game-by-Game Trend
12
Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. UTSA: 36. Nebraska: 77
Volume vs Efficiency
Scatter view is hidden because this season does not have enough game-to-game variety yet.
Split Comparison
All Games56.5 · n=2
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
2 games
Featured metric
Scrimmage Yards
Top game by takeover score
Nebraska
Best efficiency game
48.2 vs Nebraska
Career Arc
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
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Illinois
2017-2021
Opening stop
Season Progression
20172018201920202021
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Regular Season | Illinois | 405 | 67 | 25.7 | — |
| 2018 Regular Season | Illinois | 497 | 69.7 | 16.2 | 92 |
| 2019 Regular Season | Illinois | 45 | 58.6 | 13.1 | -452 |
| 2020 Regular Season | Illinois | 390 | 48.8 | 20.5 | 345 |
| 2021 Regular Season | Illinois | 113 | 42.7 | 22.3 | -277 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
Minnesota
Loss with 108 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
108
Primary metric
108 scrimmage yards and 26.2 usage.
#2
Nebraska
113
Primary metric
Win with 113 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
113 scrimmage yards and 18.8 usage.
#3
South Florida
169
Primary metric
Loss with 169 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
169 scrimmage yards and 34.8 usage.
#4
Iowa
83
Primary metric
Loss with 83 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
83 scrimmage yards and 13.5 usage.
#5
Western Kentucky
111
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
111 scrimmage yards and 32.8 usage.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2017 Regular Season · Illinois
405 primary output · 67 efficiency · 25.7 usage
64.4
#2
2018 Regular Season · Illinois
60.6
497 primary · 69.7 efficiency · 16.2 usage
#3
2020 Regular Season · Illinois
52.3
390 primary · 48.8 efficiency · 20.5 usage
Milestones
5
100+ rush yards
1
150+ scrimmage yards
2
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
3★
Class 2024 · Rating 0.8844
Calvary Christian · Clearwater, FL
- Committed To
- —
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2024
Career Facts
1
Career teams
5
Seasons tracked
1,450
Career Scrimmage Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 5 tracked seasons, 22 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.