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Sutton Smith

RB

A 6th-round pick (175th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois, Sutton Smith has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2021 with LV, capping a 3-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 81st percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 235#

College

Northern Illinois

Draft

Rd 6, 175th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

55th percentile among RBs · limited sample

1 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.89
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.00
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

Speed3▶

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

Burst23▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility71▶

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

Size81▶

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

Receiving67▶

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

Impact

Ball Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume4▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021LV50.61

Career profile

Sutton Smith has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with LV.

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15CLE—49

Sutton Smith — common questions

What position does Sutton Smith play?
Sutton Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Sutton Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sutton Smith has played for LV (2021).
Where did Sutton Smith go to college?
Sutton Smith played college football at Northern Illinois.
When was Sutton Smith drafted?
Sutton Smith was selected in round 6, 175th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sutton Smith scored?
Sutton Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sutton Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sutton Smith rated 50.6 for 2021, the 55th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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