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Curtis Keaton

RB

A 4th-round pick (97th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of James Madison; West Virginia, Curtis Keaton has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with NO, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His burst stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 91 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 222#

College

James Madison; West Virginia

Draft

Rd 4, 97th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
58.7

81th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.52
Conversion×0.1+0.68
Ball security×0.06+0.12
Yards/carry×0.12+0.86
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.42

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst100▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility95▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size24▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency77▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry88▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion83▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving63▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security52▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume26▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency83▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002NO40.5419
2001CIN58.7134819
2000CIN54624

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Curtis Keaton has played in 23 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2000–2001), NO (2002).

He has rushed for 91 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with CIN: 48 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE—50.2
Week 2BAL—49.4
Week 3LAC44 rush yds, 0 TD68.8
Week 4PIT—49.1
Week 5CLE—48.8
Week 6CHI3 rush yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7DET—48.9
Week 9JAX—48.3
Week 10TEN—49.8
Week 11CLE—48.1
Week 12TB—48.9
Week 13JAX1 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 14NYJ1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD53.5

Curtis Keaton — common questions

What position does Curtis Keaton play?
Curtis Keaton is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Curtis Keaton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Curtis Keaton has played for CIN (2000–2001), NO (2002).
Where did Curtis Keaton go to college?
Curtis Keaton played college football at James Madison; West Virginia.
When was Curtis Keaton drafted?
Curtis Keaton was selected in round 4, 97th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Curtis Keaton scored?
Curtis Keaton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Curtis Keaton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Curtis Keaton rated 40.5 for 2002, the 18th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2000