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 size stands out most — the 85th 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology67th percentile among RBs · limited sample
12 games · 18 touches
2007 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size85▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency48▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry26▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion76▶
(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 Security61▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume37▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency76▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game156, 1 TD vs DEN, 2000 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game81 on 8 catches vs SF, 2000 Week 11
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 73 9/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 16 4/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 37 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 52 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 65 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 24 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 16 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 73 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 73 9/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 16 4/g | 0 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ATL | 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 4 | GB | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 49.5 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 7 | DAL | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.5 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.4 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.3 |
| Week 10 | GB | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 49.4 |
| Week 11 | LV | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 52.4 |
| Week 13 | DET | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 14 | SF | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 16 | WAS | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 42 |
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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