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Ron Rivers

RB

Ron Rivers is an NFL RB. He last played in 2000 with ATL, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 322 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 207#

College

Fresno State

Draft

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Seasons

1994–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49

46th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.67
Receiving×0.14+0.05
Total EPA×0.24+0.22
Conversion×0.1-0.35
Ball security×0.06+0.19
Yards/carry×0.12-0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.08

2000 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).

Size7▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency44▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry49▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion30▶

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

Receiving

Receiving60▶

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

Impact

Ball Security55▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume28▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency33▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000ATL49327
1999DET48.97295221731

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Ron Rivers has played in 10 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (1999), ATL (2000).

He has rushed for 322 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 22 passes for 173 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with DET: 295 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DEN4 rush yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 4LAR23 rush yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 11DET—49.1

Ron Rivers — common questions

What position does Ron Rivers play?
Ron Rivers is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ron Rivers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ron Rivers has played for DET (1999), ATL (2000).
Where did Ron Rivers go to college?
Ron Rivers played college football at Fresno State.
How many touchdowns has Ron Rivers scored?
Ron Rivers has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Ron Rivers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ron Rivers rated 49.0 for 2000, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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