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Cory Schlesinger

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Cory Schlesinger came into the league as a 6th-round selection (192nd overall) in 1995, drafted out of Nebraska. He last played in 2006 with DET, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 67.3 (92nd percentile). Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 188 catches for 1,358 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 247#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 6, 192nd overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2006

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
67.3

92th percentile among RBs

16 games · 107 touches

Volume×0.1+0.21
Receiving×0.14+1.77
Total EPA×0.24+0.23
Conversion×0.1+2.09
Ball security×0.06-0.19
Yards/carry×0.12-0.84
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.20

2001 attribute card

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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).

Size78▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency93▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry14▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion96▶

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

Receiving

Receiving95▶

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

Impact

Ball Security21▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume74▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency54▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DET49.27836
2005DET54618311
2004DET54.511710913
2003DET59.41616342472
2002DET22.915139235263
2001DET67.316154360466
2000DET49.41531273
1999DET27.716124211511

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Cory Schlesinger has played in 102 regular-season games, all with DET.

He has rushed for 444 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 188 passes for 1,358 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with DET: 466 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 67.3, in the 92nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
110
14/g
2
34
4.3/g
254
32/g
0
Away8
44
6/g
1
26
3.3/g
212
27/g
0
In division8
79
10/g
2
38
4.8/g
271
34/g
0
Out of division8
75
9/g
1
22
2.8/g
195
24/g
0
In wins2
27
14/g
1
4
2.0/g
26
13/g
0
In losses14
127
9/g
2
56
4.0/g
440
31/g
0
On grass7
41
6/g
1
22
3.1/g
190
27/g
0
On turf9
113
13/g
2
38
4.2/g
276
31/g
0
Indoors9
113
13/g
2
38
4.2/g
276
31/g
0
Outdoors7
41
6/g
1
22
3.1/g
190
27/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 2CLE5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 4LAR3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 5MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 6TEN3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 7CIN25 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 8SF13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 9TB13 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 10ARI9 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD66
Week 11GB39 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 12CHI11 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD50
Week 13TB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 14MIN1 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 15PIT2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD37.9
Week 16CHI6 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD22.6
Week 17DAL26 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD60.4

Cory Schlesinger — common questions

What position does Cory Schlesinger play?
Cory Schlesinger is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Cory Schlesinger played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cory Schlesinger has played for DET (1999–2006).
Where did Cory Schlesinger go to college?
Cory Schlesinger played college football at Nebraska.
When was Cory Schlesinger drafted?
Cory Schlesinger was selected in round 6, 192nd overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cory Schlesinger scored?
Cory Schlesinger has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 7 receiving).
What is Cory Schlesinger's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cory Schlesinger rated 49.2 for 2006, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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