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 efficiency stands out most — the 100th 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
2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology78th percentile among RBs · limited sample
1 games · 7 touches
2014 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed85▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst71▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size29▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency44▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry56▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion45▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving89▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security42▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume16▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency100▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game158 vs BUF, 2010 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game64 on 6 catches, 2 TD vs MIA, 2014 Week 3
2014 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 64 64/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 64 64/g | 2 |
| In wins | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 64 64/g | 2 |
| On grass | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 64 64/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 1 | 6 6.0/g | 64 64/g | 2 |
2014 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | MIA | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 64 yds, 2 TD | 73.1 |
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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