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Phillip Tanner

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Phillip Tanner plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2014 with SF, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 149 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 208#

College

Middle Tennessee State

Draft

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Seasons

2011–2014

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.7

48th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 24 touches

Volume×0.1-0.66
Receiving×0.14+0.15
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1+0.23
Ball security×0.06+0.35
Yards/carry×0.12-0.43
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.15

2011 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).

Size21▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency42▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion69▶

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

Receiving

Receiving70▶

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

Impact

Ball Security65▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency54▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013DAL42.19121333
2012DAL42.1961441
2011DAL49.77761219

Career profile

Phillip Tanner has appeared in 25 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.

He has rushed for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 93 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2011 with DAL: 76 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
74
19/g
1
Away3
2
1/g
0
In division2
2
1/g
0
Out of division5
74
15/g
1
In wins4
74
19/g
1
In losses3
2
1/g
0
On grass2
2
1/g
0
On turf5
74
15/g
1
Indoors4
74
19/g
1
Outdoors3
2
1/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DET—48.5
Week 6NE—48.4
Week 7LAR34 rush yds, 1 TD60
Week 8PHI2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 9SEA11 rush yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 10BUF29 rush yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 11WAS—49.6

Phillip Tanner — common questions

What position does Phillip Tanner play?
Phillip Tanner is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Phillip Tanner played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Phillip Tanner has played for DAL (2011–2013).
Where did Phillip Tanner go to college?
Phillip Tanner played college football at Middle Tennessee State.
How many touchdowns has Phillip Tanner scored?
Phillip Tanner has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Phillip Tanner's ScoutIndex Rating?
Phillip Tanner rated 42.1 for 2013, the 24th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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