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Moran Norris

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A 4th-round pick (115th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Kansas, Moran Norris has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2011 with SF, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 38 catches for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 250#

College

Kansas

Draft

Rd 4, 115th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2011

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.3

44th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.65
Receiving×0.14-0.75
Total EPA×0.24+0.11
Conversion×0.1+1.25
Ball security×0.06+0.35
Yards/carry×0.12-0.47
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.08

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

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

Burst22▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility10▶

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

Size91▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency42▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion90▶

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

Receiving

Receiving17▶

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

Impact

Ball Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency51▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010SF43.48420
2009SF48.312411731
2008DET46.551416
2007SF52.21017638
2006SF52.9685362
2005HOU50.48141
2004HOU46.88413
2003HOU49.19740
2002HOU51.14
2001NO50.61

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Moran Norris has played in 71 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: NO (2001), HOU (2002–2005), SF (2006–2007), DET (2008), SF (2009–2010).

He has rushed for 67 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 38 passes for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with HOU: 40 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
25
5/g
0
Away7
1
0.1/g
6
1/g
0
In division6
5
0.8/g
23
4/g
0
Out of division6
2
0.3/g
8
1/g
0
In wins6
6
1.0/g
25
4/g
0
In losses6
1
0.2/g
6
1/g
0
On grass8
6
0.8/g
25
3/g
0
On turf4
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
Indoors3
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
Outdoors9
6
0.7/g
25
3/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI2 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 2SEA16 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD61.2
Week 3MIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 4LAR8 rush yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 5ATL2 rush yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 8IND4 rush yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 11GB—40.6
Week 13SEA—44.4
Week 14ARI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 15PHI—48.8
Week 16DET1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 17LAR5 rush yds, 1 TD52.3

Moran Norris — common questions

What position does Moran Norris play?
Moran Norris is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Moran Norris played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Moran Norris has played for NO (2001), HOU (2002–2005), SF (2006–2007), DET (2008), SF (2009–2010).
Where did Moran Norris go to college?
Moran Norris played college football at Kansas.
When was Moran Norris drafted?
Moran Norris was selected in round 4, 115th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Moran Norris scored?
Moran Norris has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Moran Norris's ScoutIndex Rating?
Moran Norris rated 43.4 for 2010, the 24th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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