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Patrick Laird

RB

Patrick Laird plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with TB, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 36 catches for 289 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 205#

College

California

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.7

61th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.84
Receiving×0.14+0.27
Total EPA×0.24+0.48
Conversion×0.1-0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.06
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.03

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size47▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency47▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry54▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion42▶

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

Receiving

Receiving77▶

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

Impact

Ball Security40▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume18▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency87▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021MIA51.734317
2020MIA47.89721068
2019MIA22.28168123204

Career profile

Patrick Laird has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with MIA.

He has rushed for 244 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 36 passes for 289 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with MIA: 204 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8BUF1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 10BAL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 11NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD58.2

Patrick Laird — common questions

What position does Patrick Laird play?
Patrick Laird is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Patrick Laird played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Patrick Laird has played for MIA (2019–2021).
Where did Patrick Laird go to college?
Patrick Laird played college football at California.
How many touchdowns has Patrick Laird scored?
Patrick Laird has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Patrick Laird's ScoutIndex Rating?
Patrick Laird rated 51.7 for 2021, the 61st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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