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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 85th 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

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.5

52th percentile among RBs

15 games · 52 touches

Volume×0.1-0.30
Receiving×0.14-0.38
Total EPA×0.24+0.20
Conversion×0.1-0.26
Ball security×0.06+0.84
Yards/carry×0.12-0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.12

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).

Size20▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency67▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry48▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion33▶

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

Receiving

Receiving30▶

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

Impact

Ball Security85▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume58▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency51▶

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)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
28
4/g
0
3
0.4/g
41
6/g
0
Away8
136
17/g
1
6
0.8/g
31
4/g
0
In division9
129
14/g
1
6
0.7/g
42
5/g
0
Out of division6
35
6/g
0
3
0.5/g
30
5/g
0
In wins12
131
11/g
1
4
0.3/g
42
4/g
0
In losses3
33
11/g
0
5
1.7/g
30
10/g
0
On grass12
54
5/g
0
9
0.8/g
72
6/g
0
On turf3
110
37/g
1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
3
3/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
161
12/g
1
9
0.6/g
72
5/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBUF14 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonIND——
Week 2CLE6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 3JAX-7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD29.7
Week 4SF28 rush yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 5BAL1 rush yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 6NO3 rush yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 8LAR-1 rush yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 9MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 10CIN12 rush yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 11PIT9 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 12CLE—47
Week 13BAL3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 14LV—48.7
Week 15ATL1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD55
Week 16JAX13 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 17PIT95 rush yds, 1 TD69.1

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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