Darian Barnes plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with NO, capping a 7-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 catches for 121 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'2", 240#
College
Hampton; Rutgers
Draft
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Seasons
2002–2008
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology58th percentile among RBs · limited sample
7 games · 1 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency54▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry60▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion53▶
(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 Security38▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume15▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency67▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Darian Barnes has appeared in 29 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: TB (2002–2003), DAL (2004), MIA (2005–2006), NO (2008).
He has rushed for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 121 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with DAL: 59 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game7 vs NYG, 2004 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game34 on 2 catches vs LV, 2008 Week 3
2003 splits
regular season2003 game log
Darian Barnes — common questions
- What position does Darian Barnes play?
- Darian Barnes is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Darian Barnes played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darian Barnes has played for TB (2002–2003), DAL (2004), MIA (2005–2006), NO (2008).
- Where did Darian Barnes go to college?
- Darian Barnes played college football at Hampton; Rutgers.
- How many touchdowns has Darian Barnes scored?
- Darian Barnes has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Darian Barnes's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Darian Barnes rated 48.5 for 2008, the 58th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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