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 97th 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
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Seasons
1998–2002
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology40th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 38 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size97▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency35▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry38▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion91▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving26▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security11▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume55▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency53▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game28 vs TB, 2001 Week 1
- Most receiving yards in a game28 on 3 catches vs SF, 2000 Week 4
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 59 8/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 13 1.6/g | 58 7/g | 1 |
| In division | 7 | 13 1.9/g | 57 8/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 8 | 10 1.3/g | 60 8/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 18 5/g | 1 |
| In losses | 11 | 19 1.7/g | 99 9/g | 1 |
| On grass | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 44 6/g | 1 |
| On turf | 8 | 13 1.6/g | 73 9/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 23 1.5/g | 117 8/g | 2 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | PHI | — | 46.9 |
| Week 2 | ARI | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 50.4 |
| Week 3 | WAS | — | 48.5 |
| Week 4 | SF | 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 54.6 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 12 rush yds, 0 TD | 54 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD | 49.9 |
| Week 8 | ARI | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD | 58.8 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 48 |
| Week 10 | PHI | 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 28.6 |
| Week 11 | CIN | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 12 | BAL | 3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
| Week 13 | MIN | — | 46.4 |
| Week 14 | TB | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.8 |
| Week 16 | NYG | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 45.4 |
| Week 17 | TEN | — | 47.2 |
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Quincy CarterQB · 2002
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- Joey GallowayWR · 2002
- Antonio BryantWR · 2002
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- Michael WileyRB · 2002
- Tony McGeeTE · 2002
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