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David Palmer

RB

A 2nd-round pick (40th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Alabama, David Palmer has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with MIN, capping a 7-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5 catches for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 180#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 2, 40th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50

47th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 7 touches

Volume×0.1-0.73
Receiving×0.14-0.33
Total EPA×0.24+0.43
Conversion×0.1-0.29
Ball security×0.06+0.15
Yards/carry×0.12+0.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.08

1999 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).

Size1▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency66▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry66▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion31▶

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

Receiving

Receiving36▶

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

Impact

Ball Security50▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency69▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000MIN51.561-2
1999MIN50812425

Career profile

David Palmer has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with MIN.

He has rushed for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with MIN: 25 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL—43
Week 2LV1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 3GB1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 4TB5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 6DET—49.8
Week 7SF7 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 8DEN—42.6
Week 9DAL—48.7

David Palmer — common questions

What position does David Palmer play?
David Palmer is listed as an RB.
Which teams has David Palmer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Palmer has played for MIN (1999–2000).
Where did David Palmer go to college?
David Palmer played college football at Alabama.
When was David Palmer drafted?
David Palmer was selected in round 2, 40th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Palmer scored?
David Palmer has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is David Palmer's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Palmer rated 51.5 for 2000, the 60th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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