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Tony Richardson

FB

Tony Richardson is an NFL FB. He last played in 2010 with NYJ, a career spanning 16 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 65.0 (90th percentile). His efficiency stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,602 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 240#

College

Auburn

Draft

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Seasons

1995–2010

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.3

78th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 40 touches

Volume×0.1-0.38
Receiving×0.14-0.09
Total EPA×0.24+0.59
Conversion×0.1+0.57
Ball security×0.06+0.70
Yards/carry×0.12-0.28
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.25

2002 attribute card

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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 Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry30▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion85▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume58▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency89▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010NYJ54.2613531
2009NYJ52.71148310
2008NYJ59.766514
2007MIN50.612131189
2006MIN52.471213111
2005KC49.412209681
2004KC54145619118
2003KC4111591276
2002KC55.313812181251
2001KC69.214191730265
2000KC65156573544462
1999KC60.516387124141

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Tony Richardson has played in 137 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: KC (1999–2005), MIN (2006–2007), NYJ (2008–2010).

He has rushed for 1,602 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 199 passes for 1,484 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with KC: 657 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 65.0, in the 90th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
62
10/g
2
4
0.7/g
28
5/g
1
Away7
19
3/g
0
14
2.0/g
97
14/g
0
In division4
23
6/g
1
5
1.3/g
29
7/g
1
Out of division9
58
6/g
1
13
1.4/g
96
11/g
0
In wins6
59
10/g
1
7
1.2/g
65
11/g
1
In losses7
22
3/g
1
11
1.6/g
60
9/g
0
On grass12
81
7/g
2
15
1.3/g
114
10/g
1
On turf1
0
0/g
0
3
3.0/g
11
11/g
0
Outdoors13
81
6/g
2
18
1.4/g
125
10/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 2JAX-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 3NE2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 4MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 5NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 6LAC2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 7DEN21 rush yds, 1 TD57.4
Week 8LV2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD57.2
Week 10SF2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 12SEA3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 13ARI8 rush yds, 1 TD58.7
Week 14LAR27 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD60.7
Week 15DEN2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD45.4

Tony Richardson — common questions

What position does Tony Richardson play?
Tony Richardson is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Tony Richardson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Richardson has played for KC (1999–2005), MIN (2006–2007), NYJ (2008–2010).
Where did Tony Richardson go to college?
Tony Richardson played college football at Auburn.
How many touchdowns has Tony Richardson scored?
Tony Richardson has 17 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Tony Richardson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tony Richardson rated 54.2 for 2010, the 77th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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