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LaDainian Tomlinson

RB

LaDainian Tomlinson came into the league as a 1st-round selection (5th overall) in 2001, drafted out of TCU. His most recent season came in 2011 with NYJ, capping a 11-season NFL career. He posted a 50.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 57th percentile among RBs. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13,686 rushing yards and 145 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 215#

College

TCU

Draft

Rd 1, 5th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2011

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
99

100th percentile among RBs

16 games · 405 touches

Volume×0.1+2.80
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+3.50
Conversion×0.1+1.66
Ball security×0.06+1.40
Yards/carry×0.12+3.26
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+3.50

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed78▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst94▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility88▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency100▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry98▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion96▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security94▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume99▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency100▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011NYJ50.8142801424492
2010NYJ60.815914652368
2009LAC30.2147301220154
2008LAC52.216111011524211
2007LAC90.816171147415604753
2006LAC9916202181528565083
2005LAC8616473146418513702
2004LAC66.11538133517534411
2003LAC99162111645131007254
2002LAC85.916168314794891
2001LAC29.31612361059367

Career profile

LaDainian Tomlinson has appeared in 170 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2001–2009), NYJ (2010–2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 143 yards and 7 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 13,686 yards and 145 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 624 passes for 4,767 yards and 17 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with LAC: 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
939
117/g
14
26
3.3/g
195
24/g
1
Away8
876
110/g
14
30
3.8/g
313
39/g
2
In division6
713
119/g
11
15
2.5/g
183
31/g
2
Out of division10
1,102
110/g
17
41
4.1/g
325
33/g
1
In wins14
1,651
118/g
28
49
3.5/g
429
31/g
2
In losses2
164
82/g
0
7
3.5/g
79
40/g
1
On grass12
1,312
109/g
22
45
3.8/g
423
35/g
3
On turf4
503
126/g
6
11
2.8/g
85
21/g
0
Outdoors16
1,815
113/g
28
56
3.5/g
508
32/g
3

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNE123 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1LV131 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD67.9
Week 2TEN71 rush yds, 2 TD · 7 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD83.8
Week 4BAL98 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD16.2
Week 5PIT36 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 6SF71 rush yds, 4 TD · 7 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD88.8
Week 7KC1 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 66 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD47.1
Week 8LAR183 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD99
Week 9CLE172 rush yds, 3 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD99
Week 10CIN104 rush yds, 4 TD · 6 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD94.1
Week 11DEN105 rush yds, 3 TD · 3 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD99
Week 12LV19 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 109 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD78.6
Week 13BUF178 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD95.7
Week 14DEN103 rush yds, 3 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD65.5
Week 15KC199 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD99
Week 16SEA123 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 17ARI66 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD51.1

LaDainian Tomlinson — common questions

What position does LaDainian Tomlinson play?
LaDainian Tomlinson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has LaDainian Tomlinson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), LaDainian Tomlinson has played for LAC (2001–2009), NYJ (2010–2011).
Where did LaDainian Tomlinson go to college?
LaDainian Tomlinson played college football at TCU.
When was LaDainian Tomlinson drafted?
LaDainian Tomlinson was selected in round 1, 5th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has LaDainian Tomlinson scored?
LaDainian Tomlinson has 169 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 passing, 145 rushing, 17 receiving).
What is LaDainian Tomlinson's ScoutIndex Rating?
LaDainian Tomlinson rated 50.8 for 2011, the 57th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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