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Roosevelt Nix

FB

Roosevelt Nix plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2019 with PIT, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'11", 248#

College

Kent State

Draft

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Seasons

2015–2019

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.1

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.87
Receiving×0.14-0.12
Total EPA×0.24+0.12
Conversion×0.1+0.40
Ball security×0.06+0.11
Yards/carry×0.12-0.39
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.82

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size78▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency16▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion72▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

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

Impact

Ball Security42▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume15▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency53▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019PIT49.7224
2018PIT46.7124438
2017PIT44.1131261
2016PIT50.4725
2015PIT51.810216

Career profile

Roosevelt Nix has appeared in 44 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 4 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 69 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with PIT: 38 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE—49.2
Week 2MIN—48.8
Week 5JAX—49
Week 6KC—49.1
Week 7CIN—49.1
Week 8DET—49.3
Week 11TEN—48.6
Week 12GB—48.9
Week 13CIN—44.2
Week 14BAL1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD50
Week 15NE—47.9
Week 16HOU1 rush yds, 1 TD53.8
Week 17CLE-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD22.8

Roosevelt Nix — common questions

What position does Roosevelt Nix play?
Roosevelt Nix is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Roosevelt Nix played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Roosevelt Nix has played for PIT (2015–2019).
Where did Roosevelt Nix go to college?
Roosevelt Nix played college football at Kent State.
How many touchdowns has Roosevelt Nix scored?
Roosevelt Nix has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Roosevelt Nix's ScoutIndex Rating?
Roosevelt Nix rated 49.7 for 2019, the 48th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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