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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 rush efficiency stands out most — the 98th 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

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
92.9

99th percentile among RBs

16 games · 160 touches

Volume×0.1+0.76
Receiving×0.14+2.46
Total EPA×0.24+2.56
Conversion×0.1+1.36
Ball security×0.06-0.12
Yards/carry×0.12+1.56
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.48

2011 attribute card

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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).

Size35▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry92▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

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

Receiving

Receiving98▶

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

Impact

Ball Security25▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume79▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency98▶

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)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
348
44/g
3
22
2.8/g
220
28/g
0
Away8
214
27/g
2
28
3.5/g
205
26/g
1
In division6
207
35/g
2
17
2.8/g
103
17/g
1
Out of division10
355
36/g
3
33
3.3/g
322
32/g
0
In wins13
497
38/g
4
41
3.2/g
372
29/g
1
In losses3
65
22/g
1
9
3.0/g
53
18/g
0
On grass5
118
24/g
0
18
3.6/g
144
29/g
1
On turf11
444
40/g
5
32
2.9/g
281
26/g
0
Indoors11
444
40/g
5
32
2.9/g
281
26/g
0
Outdoors5
118
24/g
0
18
3.6/g
144
29/g
1

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDET66 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSF6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1GB31 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD61.7
Week 2CHI41 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 3HOU28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 4JAX36 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 5CAR18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD48.8
Week 6TB11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD10.6
Week 7IND57 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD72.8
Week 8LAR23 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 9TB66 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD77.9
Week 10ATL29 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 12NYG63 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD94.3
Week 13DET10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 14TEN22 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 15MIN44 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD85.3
Week 16ATL53 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 17CAR30 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD60

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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