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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 ball security, which grades in the 89th 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

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
22.2

4th percentile among RBs

8 games · 85 touches

Volume×0.1-0.01
Receiving×0.14-0.15
Total EPA×0.24-0.80
Conversion×0.1-1.57
Ball security×0.06+0.99
Yards/carry×0.12-2.07
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.62

2019 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).

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency1▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry3▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion6▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency12▶

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)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
29
10/g
1
11
3.7/g
95
32/g
0
Away5
139
28/g
0
12
2.4/g
109
22/g
0
In division3
76
25/g
0
14
4.7/g
137
46/g
0
Out of division5
92
18/g
1
9
1.8/g
67
13/g
0
In wins4
47
12/g
1
11
2.8/g
107
27/g
0
In losses4
121
30/g
0
12
3.0/g
97
24/g
0
On grass5
70
14/g
1
15
3.0/g
143
29/g
0
On turf3
98
33/g
0
8
2.7/g
61
20/g
0
Indoors1
4
4/g
0
2
2.0/g
15
15/g
0
Outdoors7
164
23/g
1
21
3.0/g
189
27/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10IND4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 11BUF7 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 12CLE20 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 13PHI5 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 14NYJ48 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 15NYG46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD27.3
Week 16CIN17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 17NE21 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD44.9

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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