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
2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology53th percentile among RBs · limited sample
2 games · 0 touches
2013 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed94▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst75▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility99▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size4▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency56▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry62▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion51▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving62▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security26▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume3▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency57▶
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
2013 splits
regular seasonChris 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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- Coby FleenerTE · 2013
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- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · 2013
- Griff WhalenWR · 2013
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- Josh ChapmanNT · pick 136
- Malik JacksonDT · pick 137
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- Robert BlantonDB · pick 139
- Najee GoodeLB · pick 140
- Adam GettisG · pick 141
- Brandon MarshallILB · pick 142
- Josh NormanCB · pick 143
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