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 88th 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology69th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 15 touches
2004 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).
Size88▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency76▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry29▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion84▶
(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 Security64▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume38▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency61▶
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
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 33 5/g | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 26 7/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 48 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 4 0.7/g | 11 2/g | 1 |
| In wins | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 59 15/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 3 0.4/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 26 13/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 8 0.9/g | 33 4/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 10 1.0/g | 59 6/g | 1 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIN | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 57.2 |
| Week 3 | WAS | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 6 | PIT | — | 47.6 |
| Week 8 | DET | 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 10 | PHI | 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 11 | BAL | 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 48 |
| Week 12 | CHI | 1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 14 | NO | — | 48.4 |
| Week 15 | PHI | — | 51.3 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
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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