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Zach Line

FB

Zach Line plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2019 with NO, capping a 7-season NFL career. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 20 catches for 161 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 233#

College

SMU

Draft

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Seasons

2013–2019

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50

50th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 13 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14-1.19
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1+1.53
Ball security×0.06+0.21
Yards/carry×0.12-0.23
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.52

2019 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed2▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency77▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry42▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

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

Receiving

Receiving4▶

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

Impact

Ball Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume33▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency35▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019NO50820636
2018NO53.213415142
2017NO56.71028281
2016MIN46.6715
2015MIN57.7111026951
2013MIN49.4318

Career profile

Zach Line has appeared in 52 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2013–2016), NO (2017–2019).

He has rushed for 114 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 20 passes for 161 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with MIN: 95 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
4
1.0/g
19
5/g
0
Away4
2
0.5/g
17
4/g
0
In division2
3
1.5/g
10
5/g
0
Out of division6
3
0.5/g
26
4/g
0
In wins6
4
0.7/g
31
5/g
0
In losses2
2
1.0/g
5
3/g
0
On grass3
2
0.7/g
17
6/g
0
On turf5
4
0.8/g
19
4/g
0
Indoors4
4
1.0/g
19
5/g
0
Outdoors4
2
0.5/g
17
4/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LAR—46.2
Week 3SEA—46.6
Week 4DAL1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 7CHI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 8ARI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 10ATL2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 11TB5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 15IND4 rush yds, 0 TD53.2

Zach Line — common questions

What position does Zach Line play?
Zach Line is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Zach Line played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zach Line has played for MIN (2013–2016), NO (2017–2019).
Where did Zach Line go to college?
Zach Line played college football at SMU.
How many touchdowns has Zach Line scored?
Zach Line has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Zach Line's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zach Line rated 50.0 for 2019, the 50th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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