Paul Shields is an NFL RB. He last played in 2000 with IND, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 238#
College
Arizona; Scottsdale CC
Draft
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Seasons
1999–2000
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology45th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 4 touches
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size76▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency57▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry59▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion54▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving29▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security45▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume18▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency68▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Paul Shields has played in 10 regular-season games, all with IND.
As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with IND: 37 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game21 on 1 catches vs KC, 1999 Week 9
1999 splits
regular season1999 game log
Paul Shields — common questions
- What position does Paul Shields play?
- Paul Shields is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Paul Shields played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Paul Shields has played for IND (1999–2000).
- Where did Paul Shields go to college?
- Paul Shields played college football at Arizona; Scottsdale CC.
- How many touchdowns has Paul Shields scored?
- Paul Shields has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Paul Shields's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Paul Shields rated 52.7 for 2000, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Peyton ManningQB · 2000
- Edgerrin JamesRB · 2000
- Marvin HarrisonWR · 2000
- Jerome PathonWR · 2000
- Terrence WilkinsWR · 2000
- Ken DilgerTE · 2000
- Marcus PollardTE · 2000
- E.G. GreenWR · 2000
Also from Arizona; Scottsdale CC
- Josh MillerP · 1996–2008
- Louis HolmesDE · 2008–2008
- Charlie DickeyG · 1987–1987