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Nick Ralston

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Nick Ralston is an NFL FB. He last played in 2021 with DAL, a career spanning 1 NFL season. Size is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers.

Size

6'0", 237#

College

Louisiana-Lafayette

Draft

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Seasons

2021–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

55th percentile among RBs · limited sample

1 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.89
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.04

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size82▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency54▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving67▶

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).

Volume4▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021DAL50.61

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Nick Ralston has played in 1 regular-season game, all with DAL.

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3PHI—48.2

Nick Ralston — common questions

What position does Nick Ralston play?
Nick Ralston is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Nick Ralston played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nick Ralston has played for DAL (2021).
Where did Nick Ralston go to college?
Nick Ralston played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette.
How many touchdowns has Nick Ralston scored?
Nick Ralston has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Nick Ralston's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nick Ralston rated 50.6 for 2021, the 55th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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