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Sedrick Shaw

RB

A 3rd-round pick (61st overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Iowa, Sedrick Shaw has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with CIN, capping a 3-season NFL career. His conversion stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 214#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 3, 61st overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55

75th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 10 touches

Volume×0.1-0.70
Receiving×0.14-0.28
Total EPA×0.24+0.45
Conversion×0.1+0.76
Ball security×0.06+0.20
Yards/carry×0.12-0.11
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.55

1999 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).

Size39▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency81▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry43▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion86▶

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

Receiving

Receiving38▶

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

Impact

Ball Security55▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume27▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency68▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999CLE55322134

Career profile

Sedrick Shaw has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CLE.

He has rushed for 22 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 2TEN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 17JAX20 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD57.2

Sedrick Shaw — common questions

What position does Sedrick Shaw play?
Sedrick Shaw is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Sedrick Shaw played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sedrick Shaw has played for CLE (1999).
Where did Sedrick Shaw go to college?
Sedrick Shaw played college football at Iowa.
When was Sedrick Shaw drafted?
Sedrick Shaw was selected in round 3, 61st overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sedrick Shaw scored?
Sedrick Shaw has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Sedrick Shaw's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sedrick Shaw rated 55.0 for 1999, the 75th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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