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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 ball security stands out most — the 95th 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
74

94th percentile among RBs

13 games · 189 touches

Volume×0.1+1.00
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.98
Conversion×0.1+1.62
Ball security×0.06+1.41
Yards/carry×0.12+0.85
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.47

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed67▶

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 Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry85▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion94▶

(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 Security95▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
564
81/g
3
2
0.3/g
37
5/g
0
Away6
271
45/g
3
2
0.3/g
79
13/g
0
In division6
485
81/g
3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division7
350
50/g
3
4
0.6/g
116
17/g
0
In wins13
835
64/g
6
4
0.3/g
116
9/g
0
On grass1
31
31/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf12
804
67/g
6
4
0.3/g
116
10/g
0
Indoors1
59
59/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
776
65/g
6
4
0.3/g
116
10/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX122 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAC122 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNYG36 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NYJ72 rush yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 2LAC77 rush yds, 0 TD64.4
Week 3BUF103 rush yds, 0 TD67.9
Week 7MIA31 rush yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 8WAS75 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD82.9
Week 9IND59 rush yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 11BUF19 rush yds, 1 TD61.2
Week 12PHI31 rush yds, 1 TD50.6
Week 13BAL44 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 14PIT18 rush yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 15NYJ104 rush yds, 1 TD54.5
Week 16MIA156 rush yds, 1 TD89.8
Week 17NYG46 rush yds, 2 TD54.2

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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