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Rod Smith

RB

Rod Smith is an NFL RB. He last played in 2020 with NYG, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 364 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 236#

College

Ohio State

Draft

—

Seasons

2015–2020

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40

20th percentile among RBs

14 games · 53 touches

Volume×0.1-0.34
Receiving×0.14-0.63
Total EPA×0.24-0.34
Conversion×0.1+0.03
Ball security×0.06+0.60
Yards/carry×0.12-1.43
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.58

2018 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size98▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry8▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion62▶

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

Receiving

Receiving23▶

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

Impact

Ball Security74▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume51▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency41▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019TEN51.83
2018DAL40141271960
2017DAL75.2132324192021
2016DAL50.4414
2015SEA50.85516

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Rod Smith has played in 39 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: SEA (2015), DAL (2016–2018), TEN (2019).

He has rushed for 364 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 272 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2017 with DAL: 232 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
55
7/g
0
4
0.5/g
24
3/g
0
Away6
72
12/g
1
5
0.8/g
36
6/g
0
In division5
77
15/g
1
5
1.0/g
44
9/g
0
Out of division9
50
6/g
0
4
0.4/g
16
2/g
0
In wins10
98
10/g
1
8
0.8/g
52
5/g
0
In losses4
29
7/g
0
1
0.3/g
8
2/g
0
On grass2
13
7/g
0
1
0.5/g
14
7/g
0
On turf12
114
10/g
1
8
0.7/g
46
4/g
0
Indoors10
79
8/g
0
4
0.4/g
24
2/g
0
Outdoors4
48
12/g
1
5
1.3/g
36
9/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA1 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CAR5 rush yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 2NYG—49
Week 4DET22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 5HOU10 rush yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 6JAX4 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 9TEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 10PHI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 11ATL2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 12WAS7 rush yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 13NO2 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 14PHI27 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 15IND14 rush yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 16TB-7 rush yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 17NYG35 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD50.8

Rod Smith — common questions

What position does Rod Smith play?
Rod Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Rod Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rod Smith has played for SEA (2015), DAL (2016–2018), TEN (2019).
Where did Rod Smith go to college?
Rod Smith played college football at Ohio State.
How many touchdowns has Rod Smith scored?
Rod Smith has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Rod Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rod Smith rated 51.8 for 2019, the 59th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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