Dave Tollefson

Drafted 253rd overall in the 7th round of the 2006 draft, Dave Tollefson arrived from NW Missouri State University; Los Medanos College. He last played in 2012 with LV, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 53.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 64th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'4", 260#

College

NW Missouri State University; Los Medanos College

Draft

Rd 7, 253rd overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

39.4

29th percentile among DEFs

12 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.54

Pass rush×0.3-0.08

Ball skills×0.25-0.67

Run defense×0.2-0.95

Availability×0.1+0.33

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2012	LV	39.2	7
2011	NYG	53.9	15
2010	NYG	47.5	11
2009	NYG	39.4	12
2008	NYG	62.7	8
2007	NYG	31.4	2

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Dave Tollefson has played in 55 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2007–2011), LV (2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 62.7, in the 80th percentile among DEFs that year.

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	WAS	—	39.6
Week 2	DAL	—	40
Week 3	TB	—	36.4
Week 4	KC	—	39.6
Week 5	LV	—	67.7
Week 6	NO	—	35.9
Week 7	ARI	—	36.4
Week 11	ATL	—	36.4
Week 13	DAL	—	42.7
Week 15	WAS	—	39.1
Week 16	CAR	—	39.6
Week 17	MIN	—	36

Dave Tollefson — common questions

What position does Dave Tollefson play?: Dave Tollefson is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Dave Tollefson played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dave Tollefson has played for NYG (2007–2011), LV (2012).
Where did Dave Tollefson go to college?: Dave Tollefson played college football at NW Missouri State University; Los Medanos College.
When was Dave Tollefson drafted?: Dave Tollefson was selected in round 7, 253rd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dave Tollefson scored?: Dave Tollefson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dave Tollefson's ScoutIndex Rating?: Dave Tollefson rated 39.2 for 2012, the 29th percentile among DEFs (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

Carson PalmerQB · 2012
Darren McFaddenRB · 2012
Brandon MyersTE · 2012
Marcel ReeceFB · 2012
Denarius MooreWR · 2012
Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · 2012
Rod StreaterWR · 2012
Mike GoodsonRB · 2012

Drafted in round 7, 2006

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Zach StriefOT · pick 210
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Fred EvansDT · pick 212
James WycheDE · pick 213
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Terrance PenningtonOT · pick 216