Donnell Bennett came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (58th overall) in 1994, drafted out of Miami. His most recent season came in 2001 with WAS, capping a 8-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 63.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 89th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 690 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 246#
College
Miami
Draft
Rd 2, 58th overall (1994)
Seasons
1994–2001
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology30th percentile among RBs · limited sample
14 games · 25 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size76▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency35▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry44▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion38▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving13▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security71▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume46▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency41▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Donnell Bennett has appeared in 33 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (1999–2000), WAS (2001).
He has rushed for 690 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 27 passes for 170 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with KC: 627 yards and 8 touchdowns in 13 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 63.8, in the 89th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game84 vs LV, 1999 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game39 on 3 catches vs DAL, 2001 Week 5
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 53 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 59 8/g | 0 |
| In division | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 83 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 5 0.7/g | 29 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 5 0.7/g | 31 4/g | 0 |
| In losses | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 81 12/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 10 0.9/g | 70 6/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 42 14/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 4 4/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 14 1.1/g | 108 8/g | 0 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | LAC | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.6 |
| Week 2 | GB | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 3 | KC | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.7 |
| Week 4 | NYG | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 41 |
| Week 5 | DAL | 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 6 | CAR | — | 48.1 |
| Week 7 | NYG | — | 50.8 |
| Week 8 | SEA | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 52.4 |
| Week 11 | PHI | 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 12 | DAL | 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 46.8 |
| Week 13 | ARI | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 48.4 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 48.9 |
| Week 16 | NO | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 40.4 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 49.5 |
Donnell Bennett — common questions
- What position does Donnell Bennett play?
- Donnell Bennett is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Donnell Bennett played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Donnell Bennett has played for KC (1999–2000), WAS (2001).
- Where did Donnell Bennett go to college?
- Donnell Bennett played college football at Miami.
- When was Donnell Bennett drafted?
- Donnell Bennett was selected in round 2, 58th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Donnell Bennett scored?
- Donnell Bennett has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing).
- What is Donnell Bennett's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Donnell Bennett rated 45.1 for 2001, the 30th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Tony BanksQB · 2001
- Stephen DavisRB · 2001
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- Jeff GeorgeQB · 2001
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- Darnay ScottWR · pick 30
- Tre' JohnsonG · pick 31
- Eric MahlumG · pick 32
- Isaac BruceWR · pick 33
- Errict RhettRB · pick 34
- Kevin LeeWR · pick 35
- Kevin MawaeC · pick 36
- Bruce WalkerNT · pick 37
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