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Travis Minor

RB

A 3rd-round pick (85th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Florida State, Travis Minor has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2008 with LAR, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 40.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 20th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,237 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 203#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 3, 85th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2008

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
66

90th percentile among RBs

16 games · 88 touches

Volume×0.1+0.03
Receiving×0.14+0.19
Total EPA×0.24+0.79
Conversion×0.1-0.02
Ball security×0.06+1.16
Yards/carry×0.12+0.92
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.08

2001 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

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

Burst28▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size10▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry89▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion63▶

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

Receiving

Receiving62▶

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

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume69▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency91▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008LAR44.11029535
2007LAR4913681286
2006MIA43.7147432
2005MIA47.19171
2004MIA40.91139531375
2003MIA56.9151931413
2002MIA56.1161802
2001MIA66162812292631

Career profile

Travis Minor has appeared in 104 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2001–2006), LAR (2007–2008).

He has rushed for 1,237 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 67 passes for 474 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with MIA: 395 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 40.9, in the 20th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
113
14/g
0
19
2.4/g
160
20/g
1
Away8
168
21/g
2
10
1.3/g
103
13/g
0
In division8
210
26/g
2
13
1.6/g
134
17/g
0
Out of division8
71
9/g
0
16
2.0/g
129
16/g
1
In wins11
224
20/g
1
17
1.5/g
173
16/g
1
In losses5
57
11/g
1
12
2.4/g
90
18/g
0
On grass12
161
13/g
1
25
2.1/g
222
19/g
1
On turf4
120
30/g
1
4
1.0/g
41
10/g
0
Indoors2
71
36/g
1
3
1.5/g
23
12/g
0
Outdoors14
210
15/g
1
26
1.9/g
240
17/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1TEN—50.2
Week 2LV1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 3LAR1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 4NE25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 5NYJ29 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD85
Week 7SEA11 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 8CAR13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 9IND71 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD69.8
Week 10NYJ9 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 11BUF38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 12DEN1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 13IND28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD79.6
Week 14SF12 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 15NE7 rush yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 16ATL33 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 65 yds, 1 TD63.9
Week 17BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD40.8

Travis Minor — common questions

What position does Travis Minor play?
Travis Minor is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Travis Minor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Travis Minor has played for MIA (2001–2006), LAR (2007–2008).
Where did Travis Minor go to college?
Travis Minor played college football at Florida State.
When was Travis Minor drafted?
Travis Minor was selected in round 3, 85th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Travis Minor scored?
Travis Minor has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Travis Minor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Travis Minor rated 44.1 for 2008, the 29th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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