A 6th-round pick (177th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Evan Royster has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2013 with WAS, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 416 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 216#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 6, 177th overall (2011)
Seasons
2011–2013
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology97th percentile among RBs
6 games · 65 touches
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed21▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst32▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility51▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size62▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency98▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry96▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion91▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving41▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security81▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume55▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency100▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Evan Royster has played in 25 regular-season games, all with WAS.
He has rushed for 416 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 25 passes for 180 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2011 with WAS: 328 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game132 vs MIN, 2011 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game44 on 4 catches vs PHI, 2011 Week 17
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 176 59/g | 0 | 5 1.7/g | 24 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 152 51/g | 0 | 4 1.3/g | 44 15/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 149 75/g | 0 | 4 2.0/g | 44 22/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 179 45/g | 0 | 5 1.3/g | 24 6/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 39 20/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 289 72/g | 0 | 9 2.3/g | 68 17/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 289 72/g | 0 | 9 2.3/g | 68 17/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 39 20/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 328 55/g | 0 | 9 1.5/g | 68 11/g | 0 |
2011 game log
Evan Royster — common questions
- What position does Evan Royster play?
- Evan Royster is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Evan Royster played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Evan Royster has played for WAS (2011–2013).
- Where did Evan Royster go to college?
- Evan Royster played college football at Penn State.
- When was Evan Royster drafted?
- Evan Royster was selected in round 6, 177th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Evan Royster scored?
- Evan Royster has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
- What is Evan Royster's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Evan Royster rated 46.1 for 2013, the 36th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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