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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). Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 86th 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

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.5

74th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 14 touches

Volume×0.1-0.64
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.82
Conversion×0.1-0.01
Ball security×0.06+0.25
Yards/carry×0.12-0.34
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.37

2004 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size75▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry30▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion60▶

(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 Security61▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume35▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

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)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
7
1.2/g
38
6/g
2
Away5
3
0.6/g
53
11/g
1
In division5
2
0.4/g
37
7/g
0
Out of division6
8
1.3/g
54
9/g
3
In wins4
4
1.0/g
44
11/g
1
In losses7
6
0.9/g
47
7/g
2
On grass4
3
0.8/g
53
13/g
1
On turf7
7
1.0/g
38
5/g
2
Indoors7
7
1.0/g
38
5/g
2
Outdoors4
3
0.8/g
53
13/g
1

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 2HOU2 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD52.1
Week 9WAS2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD50.4
Week 10JAX—48.1
Week 11MIN1 rush yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 12IND1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 13ARI1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 14GB—48.4
Week 15MIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 16CHI—47.6
Week 17TEN2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD53.1

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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