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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 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.5

36th percentile among RBs

16 games · 56 touches

Volume×0.1-0.30
Receiving×0.14+0.02
Total EPA×0.24+0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.28
Ball security×0.06+0.77
Yards/carry×0.12-0.72
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.59

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed22▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility66▶

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

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry22▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion34▶

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

Receiving

Receiving57▶

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

Impact

Ball Security84▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume56▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency58▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
70
9/g
0
13
1.6/g
104
13/g
2
Away8
48
6/g
0
8
1.0/g
49
6/g
0
In division6
47
8/g
0
3
0.5/g
20
3/g
0
Out of division10
71
7/g
0
18
1.8/g
133
13/g
2
In wins9
68
8/g
0
14
1.6/g
112
12/g
2
In losses7
50
7/g
0
7
1.0/g
41
6/g
0
On grass5
32
6/g
0
4
0.8/g
23
5/g
0
On turf11
86
8/g
0
17
1.5/g
130
12/g
2
Indoors1
8
8/g
0
3
3.0/g
20
20/g
0
Outdoors15
110
7/g
0
18
1.2/g
133
9/g
2

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN8 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 2CHI13 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 3CIN6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 4LAC6 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD60.6
Week 5DET8 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 6CLE20 rush yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 7MIN14 rush yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 9DEN18 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 10CIN21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 11KC1 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 12BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD35.6
Week 13LV7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 14CLE—48.6
Week 15GB3 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD53.5
Week 16BAL-2 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 17MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.4

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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