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Robert Smith

RB

Robert Smith came into the league as a 1st-round selection (21st overall) in 1993, drafted out of Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2000 with MIN, capping a 8-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 99.0 ScoutIndex Rating, the 99th percentile at the position. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,536 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 210#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
63.5

88th percentile among RBs

13 games · 245 touches

Volume×0.1+1.57
Receiving×0.14-0.27
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.1-1.00
Ball security×0.06+1.06
Yards/carry×0.12+1.80
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.26

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).

Size56▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency92▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry95▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion13▶

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

Receiving

Receiving39▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume88▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency36▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000MIN991615217363483
1999MIN63.5131015224166

Career profile

Robert Smith has appeared in 29 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with MIN.

He has rushed for 2,536 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 60 passes for 514 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with MIN: 1,521 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
445
74/g
1
10
1.7/g
43
7/g
0
Away7
570
81/g
1
14
2.0/g
123
18/g
0
In division8
576
72/g
1
16
2.0/g
119
15/g
0
Out of division5
439
88/g
1
8
1.6/g
47
9/g
0
In wins7
590
84/g
2
12
1.7/g
54
8/g
0
In losses6
425
71/g
0
12
2.0/g
112
19/g
0
On grass4
363
91/g
0
10
2.5/g
108
27/g
0
On turf9
652
72/g
2
14
1.6/g
58
6/g
0
Indoors8
506
63/g
1
13
1.6/g
49
6/g
0
Outdoors5
509
102/g
1
11
2.2/g
117
23/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDAL140 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonLAR64 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ATL47 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD19.8
Week 2LV24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD29.6
Week 3GB85 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 4TB59 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 5CHI107 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD84.4
Week 6DET14 rush yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 10CHI83 rush yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 12LAC104 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD72.9
Week 13TB77 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD57
Week 14KC118 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD84.1
Week 15GB54 rush yds, 0 TD22.9
Week 16NYG146 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD94.3
Week 17DET97 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD44.4

Robert Smith — common questions

What position does Robert Smith play?
Robert Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Robert Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Smith has played for MIN (1999–2000).
Where did Robert Smith go to college?
Robert Smith played college football at Ohio State.
When was Robert Smith drafted?
Robert Smith was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Robert Smith scored?
Robert Smith has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Robert Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Smith rated 99.0 for 2000, the 99th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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