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Robert Thomas

FB

Robert Thomas plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2002 with DAL, capping a 5-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 50 catches for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 273#

College

Henderson State University

Draft

—

Seasons

1998–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.5

40th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.63
Receiving×0.14-1.31
Total EPA×0.24+0.08
Conversion×0.1+0.47
Ball security×0.06+0.35
Yards/carry×0.12+0.17
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.29

1999 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).

Size96▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry75▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion79▶

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

Receiving

Receiving5▶

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

Impact

Ball Security64▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume36▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002DAL47.413311280
2001DAL53.55405191
2000DAL46.71551231172
1999DAL48.513351064

Career profile

Robert Thomas has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.

He has rushed for 157 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 50 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with DAL: 117 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
6
0.9/g
43
6/g
0
Away6
4
0.7/g
21
4/g
0
In division5
6
1.2/g
39
8/g
0
Out of division8
4
0.5/g
25
3/g
0
In wins6
6
1.0/g
43
7/g
0
In losses7
4
0.6/g
21
3/g
0
On grass2
2
1.0/g
8
4/g
0
On turf11
8
0.7/g
56
5/g
0
Indoors3
2
0.7/g
13
4/g
0
Outdoors10
8
0.8/g
51
5/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN2 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2ATL—50
Week 4ARI2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD57
Week 6NYG—48
Week 8IND1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 9MIN—45
Week 10GB—49.5
Week 11ARI2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 12MIA2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 13NE—48.8
Week 14PHI2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 15NYJ22 rush yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 16NO12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD52
Week 17NYG1 rush yds, 0 TD38.9

Robert Thomas — common questions

What position does Robert Thomas play?
Robert Thomas is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Robert Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Thomas has played for DAL (1999–2002).
Where did Robert Thomas go to college?
Robert Thomas played college football at Henderson State University.
How many touchdowns has Robert Thomas scored?
Robert Thomas has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Robert Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Thomas rated 47.4 for 2002, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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