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Natrone Means

RB

Natrone Means came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (41st overall) in 1993, drafted out of North Carolina. His most recent season came in 2000 with CAR, capping a 8-season NFL career. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers.

Size

5'10", 245#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
31.7

9th percentile among RBs

7 games · 121 touches

Volume×0.1+0.37
Receiving×0.14-0.33
Total EPA×0.24-0.78
Conversion×0.1-1.35
Ball security×0.06+1.45
Yards/carry×0.12-2.58
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.97

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size47▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency13▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion8▶

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

Receiving

Receiving35▶

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

Impact

Ball Security97▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume76▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency8▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999LAC31.7727749511

Career profile

Natrone Means has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with LAC.

He has rushed for 277 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
148
37/g
3
6
1.5/g
28
7/g
0
Away3
129
43/g
1
3
1.0/g
23
8/g
1
In division3
103
34/g
3
5
1.7/g
21
7/g
0
Out of division4
174
44/g
1
4
1.0/g
30
8/g
1
In wins4
182
46/g
3
7
1.8/g
35
9/g
1
In losses3
95
32/g
1
2
0.7/g
16
5/g
0
On grass5
156
31/g
3
6
1.2/g
28
6/g
0
On turf2
121
61/g
1
3
1.5/g
23
12/g
1
Indoors1
42
42/g
1
1
1.0/g
9
9/g
0
Outdoors6
235
39/g
3
8
1.3/g
42
7/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CIN79 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD37
Week 3IND59 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 4KC26 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 6SEA35 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD35.5
Week 7GB28 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 14SEA42 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD63.1
Week 15MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD29.9

Natrone Means — common questions

What position does Natrone Means play?
Natrone Means is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Natrone Means played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Natrone Means has played for LAC (1999).
Where did Natrone Means go to college?
Natrone Means played college football at North Carolina.
When was Natrone Means drafted?
Natrone Means was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Natrone Means scored?
Natrone Means has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Natrone Means's ScoutIndex Rating?
Natrone Means rated 31.7 for 1999, the 9th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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