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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 ball security stands out most — the 97th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
32.5

8th percentile among RBs

11 games · 213 touches

Volume×0.1+1.25
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-1.64
Conversion×0.1-2.71
Ball security×0.06+1.50
Yards/carry×0.12-1.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.62

2008 attribute card

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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).

Size19▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency19▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry7▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion2▶

(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 Security97▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency5▶

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home5
431
86/g
4
Away6
358
60/g
1
In division4
305
76/g
1
Out of division7
484
69/g
4
In wins9
740
82/g
5
In losses2
49
25/g
0
On grass4
224
56/g
1
On turf7
565
81/g
4
Outdoors11
789
72/g
5

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC146 rush yds, 2 TD—
PostseasonBAL47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonARI53 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU138 rush yds, 3 TD99
Week 2CLE105 rush yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 3PHI20 rush yds, 0 TD13.4
Week 9WAS70 rush yds, 1 TD44.6
Week 11LAC115 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD55
Week 12CIN37 rush yds, 0 TD28.3
Week 13NE87 rush yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 14DAL25 rush yds, 0 TD31.6
Week 15BAL47 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 16TEN29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD12.1
Week 17CLE116 rush yds, 1 TD48.8

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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