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WAS WAS

Clinton Portis

RB

A 2nd-round pick (51st overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Miami, Clinton Portis has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with WAS, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Last season's 29.1 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 7th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His yards/carry stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,923 rushing yards and 75 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 219#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 2, 51st overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2010

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
99

100th percentile among RBs

13 games · 328 touches

Volume×0.1+2.17
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+3.21
Conversion×0.1+2.12
Ball security×0.06+1.15
Yards/carry×0.12+3.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+3.50

2003 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

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).

Size39▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency99▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry100▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion96▶

(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 Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume92▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency99▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010WAS5752272555
2009WAS29.1849419571
2008WAS52.6161487928218
2007WAS31.71615112621147389
2006WAS65.88523717170
2005WAS74.31617115161130216
2004WAS23.21515113155402352
2003DEN991315911438314
2002DEN9916150815333642

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Clinton Portis has played in 113 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2002–2003), WAS (2004–2010).

As a passer he has thrown for 47 yards and 3 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 9,923 yards and 75 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 247 passes for 2,018 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with DEN: 1,591 yards and 14 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
828
118/g
8
18
2.6/g
117
17/g
0
Away6
763
127/g
6
20
3.3/g
197
33/g
0
In division6
806
134/g
8
11
1.8/g
128
21/g
0
Out of division7
785
112/g
6
27
3.9/g
186
27/g
0
In wins8
971
121/g
11
17
2.1/g
120
15/g
0
In losses5
620
124/g
3
21
4.2/g
194
39/g
0
On grass11
1,388
126/g
13
29
2.6/g
242
22/g
0
On turf2
203
102/g
1
9
4.5/g
72
36/g
0
Indoors1
117
117/g
1
3
3.0/g
43
43/g
0
Outdoors12
1,474
123/g
13
35
2.9/g
271
23/g
0

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND68 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CIN120 rush yds, 2 TD · 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD99
Week 2LAC129 rush yds, 0 TD99
Week 3LV42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 5KC141 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD91.4
Week 6PIT47 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD6.8
Week 7MIN117 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD82.3
Week 8BAL86 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 9NE111 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD55
Week 11LAC106 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 12CHI165 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD99
Week 13LV170 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD99
Week 14KC218 rush yds, 5 TD · 2 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD99
Week 15CLE139 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD65

Clinton Portis — common questions

What position does Clinton Portis play?
Clinton Portis is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Clinton Portis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Clinton Portis has played for DEN (2002–2003), WAS (2004–2010).
Where did Clinton Portis go to college?
Clinton Portis played college football at Miami.
When was Clinton Portis drafted?
Clinton Portis was selected in round 2, 51st overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Clinton Portis scored?
Clinton Portis has 83 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing, 75 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is Clinton Portis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Clinton Portis rated 57.0 for 2010, the 80th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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