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Zurlon Tipton

RB

Zurlon Tipton plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2015 with IND, capping a 2-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 125 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 231#

College

Central Michigan

Draft

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Seasons

2014–2015

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.9

21th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 16 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+0.33
Total EPA×0.24+0.33
Conversion×0.1-0.88
Ball security×0.06+0.26
Yards/carry×0.12-0.66
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.23

2014 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).

Size75▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency11▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry17▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion16▶

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

Receiving

Receiving78▶

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

Impact

Ball Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume30▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency45▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015IND45.7620557
2014IND40.94186681

Career profile

Zurlon Tipton has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with IND.

He has rushed for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 125 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2014 with IND: 68 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away3
6
2.0/g
68
23/g
1
In division1
2
2.0/g
45
45/g
0
Out of division3
4
1.3/g
23
8/g
1
In wins3
2
0.7/g
45
15/g
0
In losses1
4
4.0/g
23
23/g
1
On grass2
2
1.0/g
45
23/g
0
On turf2
4
2.0/g
23
12/g
1
Indoors2
4
2.0/g
23
12/g
1
Outdoors2
2
1.0/g
45
23/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCIN40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonDEN14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE14 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
Week 13WAS—49.6
Week 14CLE—48.8
Week 16DAL-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD46.3
Week 17TEN21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD38.1

Zurlon Tipton — common questions

What position does Zurlon Tipton play?
Zurlon Tipton is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Zurlon Tipton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zurlon Tipton has played for IND (2014–2015).
Where did Zurlon Tipton go to college?
Zurlon Tipton played college football at Central Michigan.
How many touchdowns has Zurlon Tipton scored?
Zurlon Tipton has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Zurlon Tipton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zurlon Tipton rated 45.7 for 2015, 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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