Jon Ritchie came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (63rd overall) in 1998, drafted out of Stanford; Michigan. He last played in 2004 with PHI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 121 catches for 923 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 250#
College
Stanford; Michigan
Draft
Rd 3, 63rd overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2004
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology92th percentile among RBs
16 games · 50 touches
1999 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).
Size94▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency65▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry37▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion90▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving95▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security83▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume56▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency97▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Jon Ritchie has played in 70 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LV (1999–2002), PHI (2003–2004).
He has rushed for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 121 passes for 923 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with LV: 408 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game5 vs GB, 1999 Week 1
- Most receiving yards in a game50 on 8 catches vs KC, 1999 Week 17
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 22 2.8/g | 195 24/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 23 2.9/g | 213 27/g | 1 |
| In division | 8 | 30 3.8/g | 268 34/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 15 1.9/g | 140 18/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 24 3.0/g | 175 22/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 21 2.6/g | 233 29/g | 1 |
| On grass | 13 | 41 3.2/g | 364 28/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 44 15/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 24 12/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 43 3.1/g | 384 27/g | 1 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | GB | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 61.9 |
| Week 2 | MIN | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 48.1 |
| Week 3 | CHI | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 53.1 |
| Week 4 | SEA | 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 59.9 |
| Week 5 | DEN | 4 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD | 69.2 |
| Week 6 | BUF | 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 61.9 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 8 | MIA | — | 44 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 50 |
| Week 11 | DEN | 4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD | 62.6 |
| Week 12 | KC | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 67.9 |
| Week 13 | SEA | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 60.1 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 15 | TB | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 16 | LAC | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 17 | KC | 8 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 49.1 |
Jon Ritchie — common questions
- What position does Jon Ritchie play?
- Jon Ritchie is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Jon Ritchie played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jon Ritchie has played for LV (1999–2002), PHI (2003–2004).
- Where did Jon Ritchie go to college?
- Jon Ritchie played college football at Stanford; Michigan.
- When was Jon Ritchie drafted?
- Jon Ritchie was selected in round 3, 63rd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jon Ritchie scored?
- Jon Ritchie has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 receiving).
- What is Jon Ritchie's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jon Ritchie rated 49.8 for 2004, the 54th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Donovan McNabbQB · 2004
- Brian WestbrookRB · 2004
- Terrell OwensWR · 2004
- Todd PinkstonWR · 2004
- Dorsey LevensRB · 2004
- L.J. SmithTE · 2004
- Freddie MitchellWR · 2004
- Chad LewisTE · 2004
Drafted in round 3, 1998
- Chuck WileyDE · pick 62
- Olin KreutzC · pick 64
- Leonard LittleDE · pick 65
- Chris ConradOT · pick 66
- Scott FrostDB · pick 67
- Robert HicksOT · pick 68
- Skip HicksRB · pick 69
- Brian AlfordWR · pick 70