Drafted 211th overall in the 7th round of the 2009 draft, Chris Ogbonnaya arrived from Texas. His most recent season came in 2014 with NYG, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 96 catches for 714 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 225#
College
Texas
Draft
Rd 7, 211th overall (2009)
Seasons
2009–2014
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology29th percentile among RBs
12 games · 99 touches
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed38▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst29▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility56▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size60▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency44▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry76▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion14▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving29▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security16▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume65▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency34▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Chris Ogbonnaya has appeared in 45 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: LAR (2009), HOU (2011), CLE (2012–2013), CAR (2014).
He has rushed for 710 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 96 passes for 714 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with CLE: 343 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game115, 1 TD vs JAX, 2011 Week 11
- Most receiving yards in a game73 on 6 catches vs CIN, 2012 Week 2
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 228 38/g | 1 | 14 2.3/g | 109 18/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 112 19/g | 0 | 9 1.5/g | 56 9/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 49 12/g | 0 | 7 1.8/g | 44 11/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 291 36/g | 1 | 16 2.0/g | 121 15/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 134 45/g | 1 | 7 2.3/g | 62 21/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 206 23/g | 0 | 16 1.8/g | 103 11/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 324 32/g | 1 | 21 2.1/g | 149 15/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 16 8/g | 0 | 2 1.0/g | 16 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 30 10/g | 0 | 2 0.7/g | 16 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 310 34/g | 1 | 21 2.3/g | 149 17/g | 0 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | PIT | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 5 | LV | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 7 | SEA | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 60.6 |
| Week 8 | SF | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 26.2 |
| Week 9 | HOU | 28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 12.9 |
| Week 10 | LAR | 90 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 11 | JAX | 115 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 80.7 |
| Week 12 | CIN | 16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 54.6 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 41.4 |
| Week 14 | PIT | 31 rush yds, 0 TD | 72.6 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 16 | BAL | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 53.7 |
Chris Ogbonnaya — common questions
- What position does Chris Ogbonnaya play?
- Chris Ogbonnaya is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Chris Ogbonnaya played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Ogbonnaya has played for LAR (2009), HOU (2011), CLE (2012–2013), CAR (2014).
- Where did Chris Ogbonnaya go to college?
- Chris Ogbonnaya played college football at Texas.
- When was Chris Ogbonnaya drafted?
- Chris Ogbonnaya was selected in round 7, 211th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Ogbonnaya scored?
- Chris Ogbonnaya has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Chris Ogbonnaya's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Ogbonnaya rated 52.5 for 2014, the 66th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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