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WAS WAS

Pierre Thomas

RB

Pierre Thomas plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2015 with WAS, capping a 9-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 67.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 89th percentile at the position. His efficiency stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,808 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Illinois

Draft

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Seasons

2007–2015

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
72.1

92th percentile among RBs

12 games · 69 touches

Volume×0.1-0.17
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.34
Conversion×0.1+1.16
Ball security×0.06+0.80
Yards/carry×0.12+1.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.52

2007 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).

Size36▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency89▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry88▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion89▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume61▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency93▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015WAS57464984
2014NO75.4112222453781
2013NO67.8165492775133
2012NO71.4154731393541
2011NO92.9165625504251
2010NO50.66269229201
2009NO85.2147936393022
2008NO90.2156259312843
2007NO72.1122511191521

Career profile

Pierre Thomas has appeared in 109 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NO (2007–2014), WAS (2015).

He has rushed for 3,808 yards and 28 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 338 passes for 2,693 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with NO: 793 yards and 6 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 92.9, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
68
11/g
1
7
1.2/g
31
5/g
0
Away6
183
31/g
0
12
2.0/g
121
20/g
1
In division4
94
24/g
1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division8
157
20/g
0
19
2.4/g
152
19/g
1
In wins7
120
17/g
1
1
0.1/g
2
0/g
0
In losses5
131
26/g
0
18
3.6/g
150
30/g
1
On grass4
152
38/g
0
12
3.0/g
121
30/g
1
On turf8
99
12/g
1
7
0.9/g
31
4/g
0
Indoors8
105
13/g
1
7
0.9/g
31
4/g
0
Outdoors4
146
37/g
0
12
3.0/g
121
30/g
1

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5CAR3 rush yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 6SEA—47.6
Week 7ATL28 rush yds, 1 TD68
Week 8SF9 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 9JAX—47.5
Week 10LAR—49.5
Week 11HOU6 rush yds, 0 TD52
Week 12CAR32 rush yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 14ATL31 rush yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 15ARI20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD63
Week 16PHI17 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 17CHI105 rush yds, 0 TD · 12 rec, 121 yds, 1 TD99

Pierre Thomas — common questions

What position does Pierre Thomas play?
Pierre Thomas is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Pierre Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Pierre Thomas has played for NO (2007–2014), WAS (2015).
Where did Pierre Thomas go to college?
Pierre Thomas played college football at Illinois.
How many touchdowns has Pierre Thomas scored?
Pierre Thomas has 40 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (28 rushing, 12 receiving).
What is Pierre Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Pierre Thomas rated 57.0 for 2015, the 74th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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