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Ryan Mathews

RB

A 1st-round pick (12th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, Ryan Mathews has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2016 with PHI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 55.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 73rd percentile among RBs — solidly above average. His volume stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,258 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 220#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 1, 12th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2016

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
65.7

88th percentile among RBs

16 games · 311 touches

Volume×0.1+2.29
Receiving×0.14+0.24
Total EPA×0.24+0.60
Conversion×0.1-0.95
Ball security×0.06+0.75
Yards/carry×0.12+0.81
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.15

2013 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

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

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility38▶

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

Size59▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency89▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry85▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion13▶

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

Receiving

Receiving70▶

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

Impact

Ball Security81▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume97▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016PHI55.2136618131151
2015PHI56.2135396201461
2014LAC68.563303969
2013LAC65.71612556261891
2012LAC39.612707139252
2011LAC76.2141091650455
2010LAC43.512675722145

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Ryan Mathews has played in 86 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2010–2014), PHI (2015–2016).

He has rushed for 5,258 yards and 37 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 179 passes for 1,371 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2013 with LAC: 1,255 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 76.2, in the 95th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
663
83/g
3
20
2.5/g
159
20/g
1
Away8
592
74/g
3
6
0.8/g
30
4/g
0
In division6
492
82/g
4
9
1.5/g
44
7/g
0
Out of division10
763
76/g
2
17
1.7/g
145
15/g
1
In wins9
875
97/g
5
16
1.8/g
118
13/g
0
In losses7
380
54/g
1
10
1.4/g
71
10/g
1
On grass16
1,255
78/g
6
26
1.6/g
189
12/g
1
Outdoors16
1,255
78/g
6
26
1.6/g
189
12/g
1

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCIN52 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonDEN26 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU33 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 1 TD54.7
Week 2PHI73 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 3TEN58 rush yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 4DAL62 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 5LV8 rush yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 6IND102 rush yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 7JAX110 rush yds, 1 TD86.9
Week 9WAS34 rush yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 10DEN59 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 11MIA127 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD85.7
Week 12KC55 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD64.2
Week 13CIN61 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 14NYG103 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 15DEN127 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 16LV99 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 17KC144 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD72.4

Ryan Mathews — common questions

What position does Ryan Mathews play?
Ryan Mathews is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ryan Mathews played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Mathews has played for LAC (2010–2014), PHI (2015–2016).
Where did Ryan Mathews go to college?
Ryan Mathews played college football at Fresno State.
When was Ryan Mathews drafted?
Ryan Mathews was selected in round 1, 12th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Mathews scored?
Ryan Mathews has 40 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (37 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Ryan Mathews's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Mathews rated 55.2 for 2016, the 73rd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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