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Gary Russell

RB

Gary Russell plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2009 with LV, capping a 3-season NFL career. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 98 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Minnesota

Draft

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Seasons

2007–2009

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.6

51th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.53
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.34
Conversion×0.1+1.75
Ball security×0.06+0.44
Yards/carry×0.12-1.08
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.14

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

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

Burst27▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility10▶

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

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency40▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry8▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion95▶

(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 Security75▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume52▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency34▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009LV50.3121296
2008PIT47.6127731-2
2007PIT45.3321

Career profile

Gary Russell has appeared in 27 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2007–2008), LV (2009).

He has rushed for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 94 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with PIT: 77 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home6
50
8/g
2
Away6
27
5/g
1
In division4
27
7/g
2
Out of division8
50
6/g
1
In wins9
69
8/g
3
In losses3
8
3/g
0
On grass3
25
8/g
0
On turf9
52
6/g
3
Outdoors12
77
6/g
3

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC5 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonBAL——
PostseasonARI-3 rush yds, 1 TD—
Week 5JAX25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 7CIN—32.9
Week 8NYG8 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 9WAS—47.7
Week 10IND—46.8
Week 11LAC10 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 12CIN5 rush yds, 1 TD63.3
Week 13NE1 rush yds, 1 TD42.6
Week 14DAL6 rush yds, 0 TD34.1
Week 15BAL1 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 16TEN—47.1
Week 17CLE21 rush yds, 1 TD62.7

Gary Russell — common questions

What position does Gary Russell play?
Gary Russell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Gary Russell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gary Russell has played for PIT (2007–2008), LV (2009).
Where did Gary Russell go to college?
Gary Russell played college football at Minnesota.
How many touchdowns has Gary Russell scored?
Gary Russell has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing).
What is Gary Russell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Gary Russell rated 50.3 for 2009, the 56th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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