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Chad Morton

RB

Drafted 166th overall in the 5th round of the 2000 draft, Chad Morton arrived from USC. He last played in 2006 with NYG, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Few match his yards/carry, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 49 catches for 422 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'8", 191#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 5, 166th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2006

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54

76th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.73
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.13
Conversion×0.1+0.27
Ball security×0.06+0.03
Yards/carry×0.12+0.68
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.39

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

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

Burst75▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size2▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency78▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry88▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion74▶

(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 Security35▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume12▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency63▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006NYG541522
2005NYG49.616
2004WAS48.36
2003WAS56.615213161901
2002NYJ44.2168319
2001NYJ50.69
2000NO48.51613630213

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Chad Morton has played in 93 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: NO (2000), NYJ (2001–2002), WAS (2003–2004), NYG (2005–2006).

He has rushed for 379 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 49 passes for 422 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with NO: 213 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND22 rush yds, 0 TD63.1
Week 2PHI—49.6
Week 3SEA—47.9
Week 5WAS—48.8
Week 6ATL—48.5
Week 7DAL—47.7
Week 8TB—47.7
Week 9HOU—47.9
Week 10CHI—48.2
Week 11JAX—47.9
Week 12TEN—48.3
Week 13DAL—46.5
Week 14CAR—46.9
Week 15PHI—48
Week 16NO—47.7

Chad Morton — common questions

What position does Chad Morton play?
Chad Morton is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chad Morton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Morton has played for NO (2000), NYJ (2001–2002), WAS (2003–2004), NYG (2005–2006).
Where did Chad Morton go to college?
Chad Morton played college football at USC.
When was Chad Morton drafted?
Chad Morton was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chad Morton scored?
Chad Morton has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Chad Morton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chad Morton rated 54.0 for 2006, the 76th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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