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Vernand Morency

RB

A 3rd-round pick (73rd overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State, Vernand Morency has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2007 with GB, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His 54.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 77th percentile among RBs — solidly above average. His ball security stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 726 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 212#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

Rd 3, 73rd overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2007

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.7

71th percentile among RBs

9 games · 56 touches

Volume×0.1-0.25
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1-0.64
Ball security×0.06+0.72
Yards/carry×0.12+0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.36

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed21▶

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

Burst22▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility71▶

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

Size21▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency77▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry47▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion17▶

(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 Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007GB43.31210830199
2006HOU54.214434217118
2005HOU52.7918421087

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Vernand Morency has played in 35 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: HOU (2005–2006), GB (2007).

He has rushed for 726 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 57 passes for 404 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with HOU: 434 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 54.2, in the 77th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
44
11/g
1
2
0.5/g
23
6/g
0
Away5
140
28/g
1
8
1.6/g
64
13/g
0
In division4
54
14/g
0
5
1.3/g
32
8/g
0
Out of division5
130
26/g
2
5
1.0/g
55
11/g
0
In wins1
32
32/g
1
1
1.0/g
9
9/g
0
In losses8
152
19/g
1
9
1.1/g
78
10/g
0
On grass6
151
25/g
2
7
1.2/g
68
11/g
0
On turf3
33
11/g
0
3
1.0/g
19
6/g
0
Indoors3
50
17/g
1
4
1.3/g
28
9/g
0
Outdoors6
134
22/g
1
6
1.0/g
59
10/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF—48.8
Week 2PIT—48.3
Week 5TEN—47.6
Week 6SEA15 rush yds, 0 TD59.8
Week 9JAX24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 10IND18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 15ARI32 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 16JAX12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD37
Week 17SF83 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD65.3

Vernand Morency — common questions

What position does Vernand Morency play?
Vernand Morency is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Vernand Morency played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Vernand Morency has played for HOU (2005–2006), GB (2007).
Where did Vernand Morency go to college?
Vernand Morency played college football at Oklahoma State.
When was Vernand Morency drafted?
Vernand Morency was selected in round 3, 73rd overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Vernand Morency scored?
Vernand Morency has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing).
What is Vernand Morency's ScoutIndex Rating?
Vernand Morency rated 43.3 for 2007, the 27th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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