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Mewelde Moore

RB

A 4th-round pick (119th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Tulane, Mewelde Moore has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with IND, capping a 9-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 61.2 ScoutIndex Rating, the 85th percentile at the position. His yards/carry stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,267 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 209#

College

Tulane

Draft

Rd 4, 119th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2012

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
60.4

87th percentile among RBs

16 games · 192 touches

Volume×0.1+1.01
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.76
Conversion×0.1-0.32
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+0.58
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.42

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

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

Burst65▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility67▶

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 Efficiency81▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry84▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion26▶

(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 Security57▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume84▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency83▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012IND31.69206771
2011PIT47.612157111041
2010PIT37.2149926205
2009PIT45.51661118211532
2008PIT61.2165885403201
2007MIN51.89113646
2006MIN61.116151131464681
2005MIN60.4166621373392
2004MIN73.91037927238

Career profile

Mewelde Moore has appeared in 118 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIN (2004–2007), PIT (2008–2011), IND (2012).

As a passer he has thrown for 21 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,267 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 220 passes for 1,950 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with MIN: 662 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 61.2, in the 85th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
324
41/g
0
17
2.1/g
158
20/g
2
Away8
338
42/g
1
20
2.5/g
181
23/g
0
In division6
324
54/g
0
18
3.0/g
198
33/g
2
Out of division10
338
34/g
1
19
1.9/g
141
14/g
0
In wins9
435
48/g
0
17
1.9/g
165
18/g
2
In losses7
227
32/g
1
20
2.9/g
174
25/g
0
On grass3
209
70/g
1
8
2.7/g
69
23/g
0
On turf13
453
35/g
0
29
2.2/g
270
21/g
2
Indoors10
375
38/g
0
23
2.3/g
221
22/g
2
Outdoors6
287
48/g
1
14
2.3/g
118
20/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—48.8
Week 2CIN29 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 3NO101 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 4ATL57 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD74.7
Week 6CHI57 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 7GB45 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD31.1
Week 8CAR30 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 9DET49 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 10NYG—48
Week 11GB122 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD73.7
Week 12CLE67 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 13DET-6 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 14LAR1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 15PIT5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 16BAL49 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 17CHI57 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD88.1

Mewelde Moore — common questions

What position does Mewelde Moore play?
Mewelde Moore is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Mewelde Moore played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mewelde Moore has played for MIN (2004–2007), PIT (2008–2011), IND (2012).
Where did Mewelde Moore go to college?
Mewelde Moore played college football at Tulane.
When was Mewelde Moore drafted?
Mewelde Moore was selected in round 4, 119th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mewelde Moore scored?
Mewelde Moore has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 6 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Mewelde Moore's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mewelde Moore rated 31.6 for 2012, the 8th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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