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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 ball security, which grades in the 92nd 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.5

44th percentile among RBs

16 games · 66 touches

Volume×0.1-0.16
Receiving×0.14-0.32
Total EPA×0.24+0.06
Conversion×0.1-0.78
Ball security×0.06+1.08
Yards/carry×0.12-0.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.01

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

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

Burst85▶

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 Efficiency47▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry43▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion15▶

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

Receiving

Receiving34▶

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

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume67▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency50▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
60
8/g
0
20
2.5/g
137
17/g
0
Away8
76
10/g
0
10
1.3/g
76
10/g
0
In division8
89
11/g
0
11
1.4/g
80
10/g
0
Out of division8
47
6/g
0
19
2.4/g
133
17/g
0
In wins10
84
8/g
0
14
1.4/g
107
11/g
0
In losses6
52
9/g
0
16
2.7/g
106
18/g
0
On grass5
42
8/g
0
7
1.4/g
57
11/g
0
On turf11
94
9/g
0
23
2.1/g
156
14/g
0
Indoors10
95
10/g
0
22
2.2/g
149
15/g
0
Outdoors6
41
7/g
0
8
1.3/g
64
11/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonMIN25 rush yds, 0 TD · 13 rec, 106 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 2LAC1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 3SEA-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47
Week 4PHI—49.7
Week 6CHI-3 rush yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 7CAR1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 8ATL—47.2
Week 9ARI1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 10SF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 11CAR33 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 12LV45 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD59.8
Week 13LAR35 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD43
Week 14DEN5 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 15SF11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 16ATL4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 17LAR3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.6

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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