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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 conversion stands out most — the 100th 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

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
56.2

72th percentile among RBs

13 games · 126 touches

Volume×0.1+0.50
Receiving×0.14-1.27
Total EPA×0.24-0.66
Conversion×0.1+3.06
Ball security×0.06-2.93
Yards/carry×0.12+2.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.64

2015 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

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

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility41▶

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

Size62▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency79▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry96▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion100▶

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

Receiving

Receiving6▶

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

Impact

Ball Security1▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume75▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency28▶

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)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
232
33/g
3
11
1.6/g
71
10/g
0
Away6
307
51/g
3
9
1.5/g
75
13/g
1
In division6
143
24/g
2
4
0.7/g
26
4/g
0
Out of division7
396
57/g
4
16
2.3/g
120
17/g
1
In wins6
337
56/g
2
9
1.5/g
60
10/g
1
In losses7
202
29/g
4
11
1.6/g
86
12/g
0
On grass9
349
39/g
4
14
1.6/g
95
11/g
0
On turf4
190
48/g
2
6
1.5/g
51
13/g
1
Indoors2
71
36/g
2
3
1.5/g
24
12/g
0
Outdoors11
468
43/g
4
17
1.5/g
122
11/g
1

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL4 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 2DAL—45.4
Week 3NYJ108 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD37.6
Week 4WAS20 rush yds, 0 TD28.2
Week 5NO73 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD80.1
Week 6NYG40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD63
Week 7CAR97 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD90.4
Week 9DAL67 rush yds, 1 TD85.2
Week 10MIA18 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 14BUF38 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 15ARI58 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD8.1
Week 16WAS5 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 17NYG11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.8

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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