Tony Pollard came into the league as a 4th-round selection (128th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Memphis. Now with TEN, he's in his 8th NFL season. Last season's 26.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 4th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,131 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 209#
College
Memphis
Draft
Rd 4, 128th overall (2019)
Seasons
2019–2026
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology99th percentile among RBs
15 games · 169 touches
Week 1 projection · vs NYJ
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2021 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed60▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst59▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size53▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency99▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry98▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion86▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving89▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security93▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume81▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency93▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Tony Pollard has played in 117 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2019–2023), TEN (2024–2026).
He has rushed for 6,131 yards and 34 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 258 passes for 1,787 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with TEN: 1,082 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 90.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game161, 2 TD vs CLE, 2025 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game109 on 6 catches, 2 TD vs MIN, 2022 Week 11
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 334 42/g | 0 | 21 2.6/g | 218 27/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 385 55/g | 2 | 18 2.6/g | 119 17/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 243 61/g | 0 | 10 2.5/g | 62 16/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 11 | 476 43/g | 2 | 29 2.6/g | 275 25/g | 0 |
| In wins | 10 | 599 60/g | 2 | 25 2.5/g | 175 18/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 120 24/g | 0 | 14 2.8/g | 162 32/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 64 32/g | 0 | 6 3.0/g | 49 25/g | 0 |
| On turf | 13 | 655 50/g | 2 | 33 2.5/g | 288 22/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 10 | 480 48/g | 2 | 26 2.6/g | 248 25/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 239 48/g | 0 | 13 2.6/g | 89 18/g | 0 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | SF | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | TB | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 2 | LAC | 109 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 3 | PHI | 60 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 69.8 |
| Week 4 | CAR | 67 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.9 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 75 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 70.1 |
| Week 6 | NE | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 43.9 |
| Week 8 | MIN | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 57.9 |
| Week 9 | DEN | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 47.7 |
| Week 10 | ATL | 42 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD | 38.5 |
| Week 11 | KC | 50 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 65.6 |
| Week 12 | LV | 36 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 60 |
| Week 13 | NO | 71 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 56.8 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 74 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 76.5 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 34 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD | 50.6 |
Tony Pollard — common questions
- What position does Tony Pollard play?
- Tony Pollard is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Tony Pollard played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Pollard has played for DAL (2019–2023), TEN (2024–2026).
- Where did Tony Pollard go to college?
- Tony Pollard played college football at Memphis.
- When was Tony Pollard drafted?
- Tony Pollard was selected in round 4, 128th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tony Pollard scored?
- Tony Pollard has 39 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (34 rushing, 5 receiving).
- What is Tony Pollard's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tony Pollard rated 28.7 for 2026, the 11th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Drafted in round 4, 2019
- Hakeem ButlerTE · pick 103
- Ryan FinleyQB · pick 104
- C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSAF · pick 105
- Maxx CrosbyDE · pick 106
- Anthony NelsonLB · pick 107
- Julian LoveSAF · pick 108
- Khari WillisS · pick 109
- Mitch WishnowskyP · pick 110
Also from Memphis
- Calvin Austin IIIWR · 2022–2026
- Dylan ParhamG · 2022–2026
- Kenny GainwellRB · 2021–2026
- Jake ElliottK · 2017–2026
- Riley PattersonK · 2021–2026
- Anthony MillerWR · 2018–2025
- Patrick TaylorRB · 2020–2025
- Seth HeniganQB · 2025–2025