Drafted 253rd overall in the 7th round of the 2010 draft, Erik Lorig arrived from Stanford. His most recent season came in 2014 with NO, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 39 catches for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 250#
College
Stanford
Draft
Rd 7, 253rd overall (2010)
Seasons
2010–2014
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology47th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 12 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed2▶
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).
Size99▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency55▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry61▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion53▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving20▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security53▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume28▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency63▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Erik Lorig has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: TB (2010–2013), NO (2014).
He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 39 passes for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with TB: 83 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game3 vs GB, 2014 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game22 on 1 catches vs JAX, 2011 Week 14
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 51 6/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 4 0.6/g | 32 5/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 39 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 6 0.7/g | 44 5/g | 1 |
| In wins | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 61 9/g | 1 |
| In losses | 8 | 4 0.5/g | 22 3/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 9 0.8/g | 62 6/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 21 5/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 13 4/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 10 0.8/g | 70 6/g | 0 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CAR | 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 43.3 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 50.2 |
| Week 4 | WAS | — | 48.7 |
| Week 6 | KC | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 51.5 |
| Week 7 | NO | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 51.5 |
| Week 8 | MIN | 1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 9 | LV | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 51.3 |
| Week 10 | LAC | — | 46.6 |
| Week 11 | CAR | — | 46.6 |
| Week 12 | ATL | — | 48.3 |
| Week 13 | DEN | — | 47.1 |
| Week 14 | PHI | — | 45.5 |
| Week 15 | NO | — | 49.1 |
| Week 16 | LAR | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 48.8 |
| Week 17 | ATL | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
Erik Lorig — common questions
- What position does Erik Lorig play?
- Erik Lorig is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Erik Lorig played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Erik Lorig has played for TB (2010–2013), NO (2014).
- Where did Erik Lorig go to college?
- Erik Lorig played college football at Stanford.
- When was Erik Lorig drafted?
- Erik Lorig was selected in round 7, 253rd overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Erik Lorig scored?
- Erik Lorig has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is Erik Lorig's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Erik Lorig rated 33.3 for 2014, the 11th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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