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Derrick Blaylock

RB

Drafted 150th overall in the 5th round of the 2001 draft, Derrick Blaylock arrived from Stephen F. Austin State. His most recent season came in 2006 with NYJ, capping a 6-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 85.0 ScoutIndex Rating, the 97th percentile at the position. Few match his speed, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 819 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 210#

College

Stephen F. Austin State

Draft

Rd 5, 150th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2006

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.5

29th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.59
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.28
Conversion×0.1-0.27
Ball security×0.06+0.33
Yards/carry×0.12-0.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.06

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst70▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility75▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size8▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion29▶

(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 Security67▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency22▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006NYJ27243529
2005NYJ45.5653317
2004KC85125398252441
2003KC61131122151811
2002KC44.51072547

Career profile

Derrick Blaylock has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (2002–2004), NYJ (2005–2006).

He has rushed for 819 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 518 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with KC: 539 yards and 8 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 85.0, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2MIA14 rush yds, 0 TD57
Week 3JAX6 rush yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 4BAL-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 5TB1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 16NE20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 17BUF14 rush yds, 0 TD47.9

Derrick Blaylock — common questions

What position does Derrick Blaylock play?
Derrick Blaylock is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Derrick Blaylock played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrick Blaylock has played for KC (2002–2004), NYJ (2005–2006).
Where did Derrick Blaylock go to college?
Derrick Blaylock played college football at Stephen F. Austin State.
When was Derrick Blaylock drafted?
Derrick Blaylock was selected in round 5, 150th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derrick Blaylock scored?
Derrick Blaylock has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Derrick Blaylock's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derrick Blaylock rated 27.0 for 2006, the 4th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2001

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