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Laurence Maroney

RB

A 1st-round pick (21st overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Laurence Maroney has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2010 with DEN, capping a 5-season NFL career. He posted a 50.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 57th percentile among RBs. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,504 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 220#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2010

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
59.6

83th percentile among RBs

14 games · 197 touches

Volume×0.1+0.98
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1+0.55
Ball security×0.06+0.49
Yards/carry×0.12+0.22
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.50

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

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).

Size39▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry74▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion82▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security77▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume82▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency69▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010DEN25474450
2009NE50.71575791499
2008NE39.8393
2007NE741383564116
2006NE59.6147456221941

Career profile

Laurence Maroney has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2006–2009), DEN (2010).

He has rushed for 2,504 yards and 21 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 44 passes for 459 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with NE: 835 yards and 6 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 74.0, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
289
41/g
1
10
1.4/g
105
15/g
0
Away7
456
65/g
5
12
1.7/g
89
13/g
1
In division5
255
51/g
1
1
0.2/g
1
0/g
0
Out of division9
490
54/g
5
21
2.3/g
193
21/g
1
In wins11
627
57/g
6
16
1.5/g
134
12/g
1
In losses3
118
39/g
0
6
2.0/g
60
20/g
0
On grass8
445
56/g
2
14
1.8/g
100
13/g
1
On turf6
300
50/g
4
8
1.3/g
94
16/g
0
Indoors1
34
34/g
0
2
2.0/g
33
33/g
0
Outdoors13
711
55/g
6
20
1.5/g
161
12/g
1

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYJ69 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAC5 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonIND13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BUF86 rush yds, 0 TD64.3
Week 2NYJ65 rush yds, 1 TD77.1
Week 3DEN18 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD21.1
Week 4CIN125 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD99
Week 5MIA38 rush yds, 0 TD19.2
Week 7BUF29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 8MIN34 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 9IND63 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 10NYJ37 rush yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 11GB82 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD68.8
Week 12CHI33 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD31.6
Week 13DET14 rush yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 16JAX48 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD79.5
Week 17TEN73 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD65.9

Laurence Maroney — common questions

What position does Laurence Maroney play?
Laurence Maroney is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Laurence Maroney played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Laurence Maroney has played for NE (2006–2009), DEN (2010).
Where did Laurence Maroney go to college?
Laurence Maroney played college football at Minnesota.
When was Laurence Maroney drafted?
Laurence Maroney was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Laurence Maroney scored?
Laurence Maroney has 22 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Laurence Maroney's ScoutIndex Rating?
Laurence Maroney rated 25.0 for 2010, the 5th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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