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Rodney Smith

RB

Rodney Smith plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2021 with DET, capping a 2-season NFL career. His efficiency stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 156 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'11", 210#

College

Minnesota

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52

65th percentile among RBs · limited sample

1 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14+0.16
Total EPA×0.24+0.54
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.07
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.04

2021 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).

Size41▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency54▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency99▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021CAR521548
2020CAR55.371561959

Career profile

Rodney Smith has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CAR.

He has rushed for 156 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 107 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with CAR: 156 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Away1
5
5.0/g
48
48/g
0
Out of division1
5
5.0/g
48
48/g
0
In losses1
5
5.0/g
48
48/g
0
On turf1
5
5.0/g
48
48/g
0
Indoors1
5
5.0/g
48
48/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DAL5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD57.1

Rodney Smith — common questions

What position does Rodney Smith play?
Rodney Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Rodney Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rodney Smith has played for CAR (2020–2021).
Where did Rodney Smith go to college?
Rodney Smith played college football at Minnesota.
How many touchdowns has Rodney Smith scored?
Rodney Smith has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Rodney Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rodney Smith rated 52.0 for 2021, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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