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 ball security stands out most — the 96th 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
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology89th percentile among RBs
8 games · 144 touches
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed89▶
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).
Size37▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency92▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry41▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion86▶
(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 Security96▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume77▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency91▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game17, 1 TD vs NYG, 2005 Week 16
- Most rushing yards in a game228, 2 TD vs ARI, 2002 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game86 on 6 catches vs CHI, 2007 Week 14
2006 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 293 73/g | 5 | 10 2.5/g | 65 16/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 230 58/g | 2 | 7 1.8/g | 105 26/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 185 62/g | 1 | 2 0.7/g | 15 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 338 68/g | 6 | 15 3.0/g | 155 31/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 282 94/g | 4 | 5 1.7/g | 115 38/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 241 48/g | 3 | 12 2.4/g | 55 11/g | 0 |
| On grass | 6 | 404 67/g | 7 | 13 2.2/g | 149 25/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 119 60/g | 0 | 4 2.0/g | 21 11/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 129 65/g | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 99 50/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 394 66/g | 5 | 11 1.8/g | 71 12/g | 0 |
2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIN | 39 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 56.6 |
| Week 3 | HOU | 86 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD | 79.5 |
| Week 4 | JAX | 112 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 76.4 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 76 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 58 rush yds, 2 TD · 5 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 67.9 |
| Week 7 | IND | 43 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
| Week 9 | DAL | 84 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 38.6 |
| Week 10 | PHI | 25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 63.7 |
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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