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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 speed stands out most — the 88th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.1

33th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.1-0.43
Ball security×0.06+0.14
Yards/carry×0.12-0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.01

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst38▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size12▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency40▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry45▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion22▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security44▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume23▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

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)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 5BUF—47.6
Week 8NO—47.7
Week 9ATL—48.1
Week 10NE—48
Week 11CLE—47.9
Week 13BUF—48.5
Week 16TEN—48.1
Week 17NE—47.4

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2001

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