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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 ball security stands out most — the 96th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.2

85th percentile among RBs

16 games · 180 touches

Volume×0.1+0.93
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.90
Conversion×0.1+0.84
Ball security×0.06+1.39
Yards/carry×0.12-0.08
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

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

Burst59▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility68▶

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

Size30▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency67▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry49▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion84▶

(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 Security96▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume82▶

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
254
32/g
3
25
3.1/g
215
27/g
0
Away8
334
42/g
2
15
1.9/g
105
13/g
1
In division6
228
38/g
2
13
2.2/g
102
17/g
1
Out of division10
360
36/g
3
27
2.7/g
218
22/g
0
In wins12
413
34/g
2
30
2.5/g
242
20/g
1
In losses4
175
44/g
3
10
2.5/g
78
20/g
0
On grass5
131
26/g
0
8
1.6/g
82
16/g
0
On turf11
457
42/g
5
32
2.9/g
238
22/g
1
Outdoors16
588
37/g
5
40
2.5/g
320
20/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBAL6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonARI6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU—46.9
Week 2CLE—47.7
Week 3PHI6 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 4BAL13 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD30
Week 5JAX99 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD63.2
Week 7CIN120 rush yds, 2 TD · 5 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD82.8
Week 8NYG84 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 9WAS-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 10IND57 rush yds, 2 TD · 6 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 11LAC-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 12CIN56 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 13NE67 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD65
Week 14DAL22 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 15BAL16 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 16TEN28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 17CLE23 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.4

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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