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 98th 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
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology73th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 19 touches
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed9▶
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).
Size98▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency56▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry62▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion55▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security62▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume38▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency82▶
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
2010 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 76 11/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 10 1.3/g | 60 8/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 8 1.3/g | 68 11/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 11 1.2/g | 68 8/g | 1 |
| In wins | 10 | 13 1.3/g | 84 8/g | 1 |
| In losses | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 52 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 16 1.3/g | 113 9/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 23 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 23 12/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 16 1.2/g | 113 9/g | 1 |
2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | GB | — | — |
| Week 2 | DET | 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 54.5 |
| Week 3 | JAX | 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 4 | WAS | 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 57.1 |
| Week 5 | SF | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 6 | ATL | 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 7 | TEN | 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 46.1 |
| Week 9 | IND | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 10 | WAS | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 11 | NYG | 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 12 | CHI | — | 46.9 |
| Week 13 | HOU | 1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD | 54 |
| Week 14 | DAL | 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 47.5 |
| Week 15 | NYG | — | 48.4 |
| Week 16 | MIN | — | 48.6 |
| Week 17 | DAL | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
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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