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Rodney Thomas

RB

A 3rd-round pick (89th overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, Rodney Thomas has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with ATL, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His ball security stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 465 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 3, 89th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2001

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.4

23th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 39 touches

Volume×0.1-0.42
Receiving×0.14+0.10
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.1-1.02
Ball security×0.06+0.65
Yards/carry×0.12-0.59
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.63

2001 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).

Size14▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency17▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry18▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion13▶

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

Receiving

Receiving56▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume54▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency31▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001ATL42.49126226
2000TEN17.5151758351
1999TEN50.5151641972

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Rodney Thomas has played in 39 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: TEN (1999–2000), ATL (2001).

He has rushed for 465 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 133 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with TEN: 175 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
76
19/g
0
Away5
50
10/g
0
In division5
59
12/g
0
Out of division4
67
17/g
0
In wins3
49
16/g
0
In losses6
77
13/g
0
On grass2
22
11/g
0
On turf7
104
15/g
0
Indoors7
104
15/g
0
Outdoors2
22
11/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CHI8 rush yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 5SF1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 6NO4 rush yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 11CAR4 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 12LAR27 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 14IND—50.4
Week 15BUF41 rush yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 16MIA18 rush yds, 0 TD37.8
Week 17LAR24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.3

Rodney Thomas — common questions

What position does Rodney Thomas play?
Rodney Thomas is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Rodney Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rodney Thomas has played for TEN (1999–2000), ATL (2001).
Where did Rodney Thomas go to college?
Rodney Thomas played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Rodney Thomas drafted?
Rodney Thomas was selected in round 3, 89th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rodney Thomas scored?
Rodney Thomas has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Rodney Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rodney Thomas rated 42.4 for 2001, the 23rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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