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Lawrence Phillips

RB

A 1st-round pick (6th overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Lawrence Phillips has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with SF, capping a 4-season NFL career. His efficiency stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 210#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 1, 6th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.3

86th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 45 touches

Volume×0.1-0.36
Receiving×0.14-0.01
Total EPA×0.24+0.72
Conversion×0.1+0.82
Ball security×0.06+0.75
Yards/carry×0.12+0.75
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.51

1999 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).

Size36▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency80▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry86▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion88▶

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

Receiving

Receiving51▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume54▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999SF61.38144215152

Career profile

Lawrence Phillips has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with SF.

He has rushed for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 152 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
25
6/g
0
6
1.5/g
72
18/g
0
Away4
119
30/g
2
9
2.3/g
80
20/g
0
In division3
29
10/g
1
7
2.3/g
72
24/g
0
Out of division5
115
23/g
1
8
1.6/g
80
16/g
0
In wins3
109
36/g
1
8
2.7/g
76
25/g
0
In losses5
35
7/g
1
7
1.4/g
76
15/g
0
On grass6
135
23/g
1
10
1.7/g
92
15/g
0
On turf2
9
5/g
1
5
2.5/g
60
30/g
0
Indoors2
9
5/g
1
5
2.5/g
60
30/g
0
Outdoors6
135
23/g
1
10
1.7/g
92
15/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 2NO2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD67.6
Week 3ARI102 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD99
Week 4TEN5 rush yds, 0 TD29.4
Week 5LAR9 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 6CAR18 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 7MIN3 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 9PIT1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD39

Lawrence Phillips — common questions

What position does Lawrence Phillips play?
Lawrence Phillips is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Lawrence Phillips played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lawrence Phillips has played for SF (1999).
Where did Lawrence Phillips go to college?
Lawrence Phillips played college football at Nebraska.
When was Lawrence Phillips drafted?
Lawrence Phillips was selected in round 1, 6th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lawrence Phillips scored?
Lawrence Phillips has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Lawrence Phillips's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lawrence Phillips rated 61.3 for 1999, the 86th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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