A 5th-round pick (159th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Florida, Chris Rainey has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with ARI, capping a 3-season NFL career. His agility stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 102 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
5'9", 180#
College
Florida
Draft
Rd 5, 159th overall (2012)
Seasons
2012–2014
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology17th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 40 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed93▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst69▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility99▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size3▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency83▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry40▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion61▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving1▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security10▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume51▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency26▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Chris Rainey has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2012), IND (2013).
He has rushed for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 60 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with PIT: 102 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game26 vs WAS, 2012 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game23 on 2 catches vs LV, 2012 Week 3
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 37 5/g | 0 | 3 0.4/g | 6 1/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 65 8/g | 2 | 11 1.4/g | 54 7/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 36 6/g | 2 | 5 0.8/g | 23 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 66 7/g | 0 | 9 0.9/g | 37 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 52 7/g | 1 | 6 0.8/g | 11 1/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 50 6/g | 1 | 8 1.0/g | 49 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 66 6/g | 1 | 11 0.9/g | 55 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 36 9/g | 1 | 3 0.8/g | 5 1/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 15 15/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 87 6/g | 2 | 14 0.9/g | 60 4/g | 0 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | DEN | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 2 | NYJ | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 33.6 |
| Week 3 | LV | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 50.2 |
| Week 5 | PHI | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 46.3 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 51 |
| Week 7 | CIN | 17 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 59.1 |
| Week 8 | WAS | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD | 56.9 |
| Week 9 | NYG | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD | 35 |
| Week 10 | KC | — | 49.4 |
| Week 11 | BAL | — | 48.4 |
| Week 12 | CLE | 17 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 46 |
| Week 13 | BAL | — | 49.1 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.8 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 15 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
| Week 16 | CIN | — | 37.8 |
| Week 17 | CLE | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
Chris Rainey — common questions
- What position does Chris Rainey play?
- Chris Rainey is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Chris Rainey played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Rainey has played for PIT (2012), IND (2013).
- Where did Chris Rainey go to college?
- Chris Rainey played college football at Florida.
- When was Chris Rainey drafted?
- Chris Rainey was selected in round 5, 159th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Rainey scored?
- Chris Rainey has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
- What is Chris Rainey's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Rainey rated 50.1 for 2013, the 53rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Adam GettisG · pick 141
- Brandon MarshallILB · pick 142
- Josh NormanCB · pick 143
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