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 receiving stands out most — the 80th 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
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology8th percentile among RBs · limited sample
9 games · 19 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed20▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst56▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility60▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size33▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency4▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry13▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion19▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving80▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security5▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume35▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency33▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game15, 1 TD vs SEA, 2006 Week 7
- Most rushing yards in a game138 vs TEN, 2004 Week 7
- Most receiving yards in a game91 on 4 catches vs NE, 2006 Week 8
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 21 5/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 56 11/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 26 7/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 51 10/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 62 12/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 15 4/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 56 14/g | 0 |
| On turf | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 21 4/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 9 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 5 0.7/g | 68 10/g | 1 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | BAL | 11 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 54.9 |
| Week 2 | MIN | -2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 38.3 |
| Week 3 | JAX | 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD | 53.4 |
| Week 6 | NYJ | 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.8 |
| Week 7 | CLE | 11 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 8 | TEN | 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 50.4 |
| Week 15 | HOU | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 17.3 |
| Week 16 | KC | 1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 56.9 |
| Week 17 | HOU | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 50.1 |
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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