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Joe McKnight

RB

A 4th-round pick (112th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft out of USC, Joe McKnight has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2014 with KC, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His yards/carry stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 505 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 205#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 4, 112th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2014

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
59.8

83th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 31 touches

Volume×0.1-0.52
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24+0.49
Conversion×0.1+0.08
Ball security×0.06+0.45
Yards/carry×0.12+1.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.52

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed82▶

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

Burst69▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency78▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry95▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion64▶

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

Receiving

Receiving78▶

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

Impact

Ball Security71▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume46▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014KC57.2136642
2012NYJ59.814179118
2011NYJ451513413139
2010NYJ45.47189320

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Joe McKnight has played in 37 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2010–2012), KC (2014).

He has rushed for 505 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2010 with NYJ: 189 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home8
100
13/g
0
Away6
79
13/g
0
In division6
33
6/g
0
Out of division8
146
18/g
0
In wins5
95
19/g
0
In losses9
84
9/g
0
On grass3
40
13/g
0
On turf11
139
13/g
0
Indoors1
14
14/g
0
Outdoors13
165
13/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 2PIT12 rush yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 3MIA-1 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 4SF—48.7
Week 5HOU5 rush yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 6IND71 rush yds, 0 TD79.7
Week 7NE23 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 8MIA—48.5
Week 11LAR14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 12NE6 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 13ARI8 rush yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 15TEN29 rush yds, 0 TD57
Week 16LAC7 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 17BUF2 rush yds, 0 TD47.3

Joe McKnight — common questions

What position does Joe McKnight play?
Joe McKnight is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Joe McKnight played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe McKnight has played for NYJ (2010–2012), KC (2014).
Where did Joe McKnight go to college?
Joe McKnight played college football at USC.
When was Joe McKnight drafted?
Joe McKnight was selected in round 4, 112th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joe McKnight scored?
Joe McKnight has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Joe McKnight's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joe McKnight rated 57.2 for 2014, the 78th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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