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Anthony Sherman

FB

A 5th-round pick (136th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Connecticut, Anthony Sherman has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2020 with KC, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66 catches for 552 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 242#

College

Connecticut

Draft

Rd 5, 136th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2020

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.6

42th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.78
Receiving×0.14-0.66
Total EPA×0.24+0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.09
Yards/carry×0.12+0.08
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst17▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility10▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size56▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency55▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion53▶

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

Receiving

Receiving19▶

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

Impact

Ball Security46▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume20▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020KC53.168151
2019KC57.1119222
2018KC56.21028961
2017KC55.27401647
2016KC47.58411
2015KC44.711434
2014KC53.114810711
2013KC49.5133181551
2012ARI47.612539
2011ARI53.793872

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Anthony Sherman has played in 101 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2011–2012), KC (2013–2020).

He has rushed for 73 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 66 passes for 552 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with KC: 155 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
2
0.3/g
11
2/g
0
Away5
3
0.6/g
28
6/g
0
In division5
4
0.8/g
36
7/g
0
Out of division7
1
0.1/g
3
0/g
0
In wins5
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses7
5
0.7/g
39
6/g
0
On grass8
3
0.4/g
14
2/g
0
On turf4
2
0.5/g
25
6/g
0
Indoors9
4
0.4/g
36
4/g
0
Outdoors3
1
0.3/g
3
1/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA—44.1
Week 2NE—46.3
Week 3PHI—48.8
Week 4MIA—48.7
Week 5LAR2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD53
Week 8SF2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 9GB1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 11ATL—49.8
Week 12LAR—48.3
Week 14SEA—44.8
Week 15DET—49.1
Week 16CHI—48.9

Anthony Sherman — common questions

What position does Anthony Sherman play?
Anthony Sherman is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Anthony Sherman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Anthony Sherman has played for ARI (2011–2012), KC (2013–2020).
Where did Anthony Sherman go to college?
Anthony Sherman played college football at Connecticut.
When was Anthony Sherman drafted?
Anthony Sherman was selected in round 5, 136th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Anthony Sherman scored?
Anthony Sherman has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Anthony Sherman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Anthony Sherman rated 53.1 for 2020, the 67th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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