A 5th-round pick (163rd overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of West Virginia, Owen Schmitt has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with LV, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34 catches for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 250#
College
West Virginia
Draft
Rd 5, 163rd overall (2008)
Seasons
2008–2012
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology57th percentile among RBs · limited sample
9 games · 11 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed11▶
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).
Size97▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency66▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry53▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion37▶
(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 Security51▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume29▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency54▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Owen Schmitt has played in 47 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: SEA (2008–2009), PHI (2010–2011), LV (2012).
He has rushed for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 34 passes for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with PHI: 136 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game19 vs MIA, 2008 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game43 on 3 catches vs WAS, 2010 Week 4
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 23 4/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 6 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 13 3/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 16 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 29 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 6 2/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 23 4/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 6 0.8/g | 29 4/g | 0 |
2008 game log
Owen Schmitt — common questions
- What position does Owen Schmitt play?
- Owen Schmitt is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Owen Schmitt played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Owen Schmitt has played for SEA (2008–2009), PHI (2010–2011), LV (2012).
- Where did Owen Schmitt go to college?
- Owen Schmitt played college football at West Virginia.
- When was Owen Schmitt drafted?
- Owen Schmitt was selected in round 5, 163rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Owen Schmitt scored?
- Owen Schmitt has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is Owen Schmitt's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Owen Schmitt rated 47.7 for 2012, the 43rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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