Terry Kirby came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (78th overall) in 1993, drafted out of Virginia. His most recent season came in 2002 with LV, capping a 10-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 61.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 86th percentile at the position. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 87 catches for 724 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 225#
College
Virginia
Draft
Rd 3, 78th overall (1993)
Seasons
1993–2002
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology76th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 19 touches
2001 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).
Size62▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency72▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry76▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion82▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving41▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security68▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume42▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency79▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Terry Kirby has appeared in 34 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CLE (1999), LV (2000–2002).
As a passer he has thrown for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 603 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 87 passes for 724 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with CLE: 528 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 61.6, in the 86th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game2 vs JAX, 1999 Week 15
- Most rushing yards in a game71 vs NE, 1999 Week 4
- Most receiving yards in a game88 on 4 catches, 1 TD vs TEN, 1999 Week 12
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 43 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 19 4/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 29 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 33 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 32 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 30 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 7 0.8/g | 49 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 13 7/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 11 | 9 0.8/g | 62 6/g | 0 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYJ | — | — |
| Postseason | NE | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 7 | PHI | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 58.9 |
| Week 8 | DEN | 24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 57.4 |
| Week 9 | SEA | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 47.2 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 51.5 |
| Week 11 | NYG | — | 48.1 |
| Week 12 | ARI | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 13 | KC | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.1 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 15 | TEN | — | 48.2 |
| Week 16 | DEN | — | 49.6 |
| Week 17 | NYJ | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 49.3 |
Terry Kirby — common questions
- What position does Terry Kirby play?
- Terry Kirby is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Terry Kirby played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Terry Kirby has played for CLE (1999), LV (2000–2002).
- Where did Terry Kirby go to college?
- Terry Kirby played college football at Virginia.
- When was Terry Kirby drafted?
- Terry Kirby was selected in round 3, 78th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Terry Kirby scored?
- Terry Kirby has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 rushing, 4 receiving).
- What is Terry Kirby's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Terry Kirby rated 24.8 for 2002, the 6th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Rich GannonQB · 2002
- Charlie GarnerRB · 2002
- Jerry RiceWR · 2002
- Tim BrownWR · 2002
- Jerry PorterWR · 2002
- Tyrone WheatleyRB · 2002
- Doug JolleyTE · 2002
- Roland WilliamsTE · 2002
Drafted in round 3, 1993
- John GerakG · pick 57
- Billy Joe HobertQB · pick 58
- Steve TovarLB · pick 59
- Lamar ThomasWR · pick 60
- Chris GedneyTE · pick 61
- Antonio LondonLB · pick 62
- Ty PartenDT · pick 63
- Joe CocozzoG · pick 64
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