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Willie Parker

RB

Willie Parker is an NFL RB. He last played in 2009 with PIT, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 41.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 23rd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His yards/carry stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,376 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 209#

College

North Carolina

Draft

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Seasons

2004–2009

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
64.4

87th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 35 touches

Volume×0.1-0.44
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1+0.20
Ball security×0.06+0.56
Yards/carry×0.12+1.72
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.40

2004 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).

Size16▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry93▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion67▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency81▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009PIT41.2133896641
2008PIT32.5117895415
2007PIT26.2151316223164
2006PIT5616149413312223
2005PIT73.51512024182181
2004PIT64.45186316

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Willie Parker has played in 75 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 5,376 yards and 24 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 85 passes for 699 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with PIT: 1,494 yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 73.5, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home2
28
14/g
0
Away3
158
53/g
0
In division1
44
44/g
0
Out of division4
142
36/g
0
In wins5
186
37/g
0
On grass2
56
28/g
0
On turf3
130
43/g
0
Outdoors5
186
37/g
0

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9PHI14 rush yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 10CLE44 rush yds, 0 TD55
Week 13JAX12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 14NYJ14 rush yds, 0 TD61
Week 17BUF102 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD64.7

Willie Parker — common questions

What position does Willie Parker play?
Willie Parker is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Willie Parker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Willie Parker has played for PIT (2004–2009).
Where did Willie Parker go to college?
Willie Parker played college football at North Carolina.
How many touchdowns has Willie Parker scored?
Willie Parker has 29 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (24 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is Willie Parker's ScoutIndex Rating?
Willie Parker rated 41.2 for 2009, the 23rd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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