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Chester Taylor

RB

Chester Taylor came into the league as a 6th-round selection (207th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Toledo. He last played in 2011 with ARI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 22.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 2nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,732 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 213#

College

Toledo

Draft

Rd 6, 207th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2011

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
32.8

10th percentile among RBs

16 games · 137 touches

Volume×0.1+0.51
Receiving×0.14+1.59
Total EPA×0.24-1.20
Conversion×0.1-2.19
Ball security×0.06+1.35
Yards/carry×0.12-1.12
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.91

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst32▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size33▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency3▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry10▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion3▶

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

Receiving

Receiving93▶

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

Impact

Ball Security95▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume75▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency21▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011ARI41.1117711491
2010CHI22.216267320139
2009MIN32.8163321443891
2008MIN44.616413994453992
2007MIN58.814844729281
2006MIN30151214642288
2005BAL51.315487412921
2004BAL44.116714230184
2003BAL46.116276220132
2002BAL51.215122141292

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Chester Taylor has played in 150 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: BAL (2002–2005), MIN (2006–2009), CHI (2010), ARI (2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 4 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 4,732 yards and 26 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 299 passes for 2,324 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with MIN: 1,214 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 58.8, in the 81st percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
205
26/g
0
23
2.9/g
224
28/g
1
Away8
127
16/g
1
21
2.6/g
165
21/g
0
In division6
106
18/g
0
17
2.8/g
154
26/g
1
Out of division10
226
23/g
1
27
2.7/g
235
24/g
0
In wins12
262
22/g
1
36
3.0/g
321
27/g
1
In losses4
70
18/g
0
8
2.0/g
68
17/g
0
On grass5
85
17/g
0
14
2.8/g
89
18/g
0
On turf11
247
22/g
1
30
2.7/g
300
27/g
1
Indoors11
254
23/g
1
33
3.0/g
321
29/g
1
Outdoors5
78
16/g
0
11
2.2/g
68
14/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDAL23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNO28 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CLE17 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 2DET8 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 3SF16 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 4GB8 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 5LAR20 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 6BAL22 rush yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 7PIT14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD16.3
Week 8GB12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 10DET16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 11SEA73 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD71.2
Week 12CHI33 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD62.2
Week 13ARI21 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 14CIN25 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD65.6
Week 15CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 16CHI29 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 17NYG12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD32.7

Chester Taylor — common questions

What position does Chester Taylor play?
Chester Taylor is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chester Taylor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chester Taylor has played for BAL (2002–2005), MIN (2006–2009), CHI (2010), ARI (2011).
Where did Chester Taylor go to college?
Chester Taylor played college football at Toledo.
When was Chester Taylor drafted?
Chester Taylor was selected in round 6, 207th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chester Taylor scored?
Chester Taylor has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 26 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Chester Taylor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chester Taylor rated 41.1 for 2011, the 20th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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