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Evan Royster

RB

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 conversion stands out most — the 93rd 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

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.5

67th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 38 touches

Volume×0.1-0.45
Receiving×0.14-1.39
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1+1.41
Ball security×0.06+0.53
Yards/carry×0.12-0.17
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.73

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

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

Burst28▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility49▶

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

Size66▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry38▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

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

Receiving

Receiving5▶

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

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013WAS46.1413
2012WAS51.51588215109
2011WAS80.36328968

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)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
53
7/g
1
7
0.9/g
57
7/g
0
Away7
35
5/g
1
8
1.1/g
52
7/g
0
In division5
29
6/g
0
1
0.2/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division10
59
6/g
2
14
1.4/g
109
11/g
0
In wins9
57
6/g
1
6
0.7/g
52
6/g
0
In losses6
31
5/g
1
9
1.5/g
57
10/g
0
On grass12
74
6/g
2
12
1.0/g
102
9/g
0
On turf3
14
5/g
0
3
1.0/g
7
2/g
0
Indoors2
14
7/g
0
2
1.0/g
7
4/g
0
Outdoors13
74
6/g
2
13
1.0/g
102
8/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1NO10 rush yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 2LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 3CIN21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 4TB4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 5ATL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 6MIN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 7NYG1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 8PIT—47.5
Week 9CAR6 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 11PHI3 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 13NYG3 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 14BAL11 rush yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 15CLE3 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 16PHI14 rush yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 17DAL9 rush yds, 0 TD51.3

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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