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
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology22th percentile among RBs · limited sample
12 games · 32 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed36▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst26▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility59▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size63▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency41▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry46▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion30▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving16▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security8▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume47▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency35▶
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
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 28 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 18 2.3/g | 159 20/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 91 18/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 12 1.7/g | 96 14/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 14 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 21 2.3/g | 173 19/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 33 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 5 | 14 2.8/g | 154 31/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 11 | 24 2.2/g | 187 17/g | 0 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | CIN | 6 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD | 54.5 |
| Week 3 | BUF | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 50.6 |
| Week 4 | BAL | -2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 38.9 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 55 |
| Week 6 | CIN | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 7 | IND | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 8 | LAC | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 39.6 |
| Week 9 | BAL | — | 36.9 |
| Week 11 | DAL | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.3 |
| Week 13 | LV | — | 49.1 |
| Week 16 | DEN | 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 43.5 |
| Week 17 | PIT | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
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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