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Chad Simpson

RB

Chad Simpson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2010 with WAS, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 147 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 216#

College

Morgan State; University of South Florida

Draft

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Seasons

2008–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.7

60th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.64
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.1+0.92
Ball security×0.06+0.30
Yards/carry×0.12-0.52
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.17

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst61▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size18▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency39▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion85▶

(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 Security67▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency58▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010WAS51.42
2009IND62.114102231
2008IND48.79451330

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Chad Simpson has played in 25 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2008–2009), WAS (2010).

He has rushed for 147 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 31 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with IND: 102 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC——
Week 7GB1 rush yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 8TEN23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 10PIT—46.8
Week 11HOU—47.2
Week 12LAC—47.3
Week 13CLE—47.8
Week 14CIN—47.6
Week 15DET17 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 16JAX4 rush yds, 0 TD38.4

Chad Simpson — common questions

What position does Chad Simpson play?
Chad Simpson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chad Simpson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Simpson has played for IND (2008–2009), WAS (2010).
Where did Chad Simpson go to college?
Chad Simpson played college football at Morgan State; University of South Florida.
How many touchdowns has Chad Simpson scored?
Chad Simpson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing).
What is Chad Simpson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chad Simpson rated 51.4 for 2010, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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