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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. 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
17.5

1th percentile among RBs

15 games · 69 touches

Volume×0.1-0.13
Receiving×0.14-0.85
Total EPA×0.24-1.23
Conversion×0.1-2.53
Ball security×0.06-0.76
Yards/carry×0.12-1.49
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.12

2000 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).

Size17▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency1▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry7▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion1▶

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

Receiving

Receiving15▶

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

Impact

Ball Security20▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency18▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
78
10/g
0
4
0.5/g
20
3/g
0
Away7
97
14/g
0
4
0.6/g
15
2/g
1
In division10
113
11/g
0
5
0.5/g
17
2/g
1
Out of division5
62
12/g
0
3
0.6/g
18
4/g
0
In wins12
172
14/g
0
8
0.7/g
35
3/g
1
In losses3
3
1/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On grass13
174
13/g
0
8
0.6/g
35
3/g
1
On turf2
1
1/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors15
175
12/g
0
8
0.5/g
35
2/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL4 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BUF1 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 2KC—49.5
Week 4PIT—49.7
Week 5NYG6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 6CIN5 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 7JAX4 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 8BAL53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD10.8
Week 9WAS9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 10PIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 11BAL—47.3
Week 12CLE-1 rush yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 13JAX2 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 15CIN23 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 16CLE27 rush yds, 0 TD29.4
Week 17DAL46 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD57.9

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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