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 efficiency, which grades in the 89th 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
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology77th percentile among RBs
15 games · 63 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed69▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst76▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size3▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency68▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry83▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion14▶
(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 Security86▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume65▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency89▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game56 vs NYG, 2003 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game62 on 6 catches vs LV, 2000 Week 12
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 37 5/g | 0 | 7 1.0/g | 87 12/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 176 22/g | 0 | 9 1.1/g | 103 13/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 129 22/g | 0 | 7 1.2/g | 77 13/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 84 9/g | 0 | 9 1.0/g | 113 13/g | 1 |
| In wins | 4 | 62 16/g | 0 | 2 0.5/g | 35 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 151 14/g | 0 | 14 1.3/g | 155 14/g | 1 |
| On grass | 11 | 88 8/g | 0 | 13 1.2/g | 170 15/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 125 31/g | 0 | 3 0.8/g | 20 5/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 213 15/g | 0 | 16 1.1/g | 190 14/g | 1 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NYJ | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 37.1 |
| Week 2 | ATL | — | 43.1 |
| Week 3 | NYG | 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 4 | NE | 1 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 53.5 |
| Week 5 | PHI | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 6 | TB | — | 47.7 |
| Week 7 | BUF | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 9 | DAL | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 64.9 |
| Week 11 | CAR | — | 47.9 |
| Week 12 | MIA | 47 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 64.9 |
| Week 13 | NO | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 14 | NYG | 56 rush yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 11 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.5 |
| Week 16 | CHI | -2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD | 46 |
| Week 17 | PHI | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 60.6 |
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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