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Joe Montgomery

RB

A 2nd-round pick (49th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Joe Montgomery has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with CAR, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 372 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 230#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 2, 49th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2002

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.7

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

1 games · 7 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24+0.09
Conversion×0.1-0.63
Ball security×0.06+0.18
Yards/carry×0.12-0.27
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.53

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency17▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry30▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion15▶

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

Receiving

Receiving71▶

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

Impact

Ball Security56▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume29▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency2▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002CAR44.7120
2000NYG58141
1999NYG32.963483

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Joe Montgomery has played in 8 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (1999–2000), CAR (2002).

He has rushed for 372 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with NYG: 348 yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16CHI20 rush yds, 0 TD33

Joe Montgomery — common questions

What position does Joe Montgomery play?
Joe Montgomery is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Joe Montgomery played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe Montgomery has played for NYG (1999–2000), CAR (2002).
Where did Joe Montgomery go to college?
Joe Montgomery played college football at Ohio State.
When was Joe Montgomery drafted?
Joe Montgomery was selected in round 2, 49th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joe Montgomery scored?
Joe Montgomery has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing).
What is Joe Montgomery's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joe Montgomery rated 44.7 for 2002, the 25th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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