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Shane Vereen

RB

Shane Vereen came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (56th overall) in 2011, drafted out of California. His most recent season came in 2017 with NYG, capping a 7-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 65.3 ScoutIndex Rating, the 88th percentile at the position. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 221 catches for 1,864 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 205#

College

California

Draft

Rd 2, 56th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2017

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
70.2

91th percentile among RBs

8 games · 91 touches

Volume×0.1+0.07
Receiving×0.14+1.53
Total EPA×0.24+1.39
Conversion×0.1+0.47
Ball security×0.06+0.91
Yards/carry×0.12+0.65
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.83

2013 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed58▶

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

Burst39▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility51▶

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

Size21▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry82▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion78▶

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

Receiving

Receiving94▶

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

Impact

Ball Security90▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume70▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency99▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017NYG31.11616444253
2016NYG36.7515811194
2015NYG65.316260594944
2014NE65.4163912524473
2013NE70.282081474273
2012NE66.712251381491
2011NE57.33571

Career profile

Shane Vereen has appeared in 76 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2011–2014), NYG (2015–2017).

He has rushed for 1,489 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 221 passes for 1,864 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with NYG: 494 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 65.4, in the 88th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
43
14/g
1
23
7.7/g
255
85/g
1
Away5
165
33/g
0
24
4.8/g
172
34/g
2
In division3
117
39/g
0
13
4.3/g
108
36/g
1
Out of division5
91
18/g
1
34
6.8/g
319
64/g
2
In wins6
188
31/g
1
36
6.0/g
354
59/g
3
In losses2
20
10/g
0
11
5.5/g
73
37/g
0
On grass3
58
19/g
0
16
5.3/g
110
37/g
1
On turf5
150
30/g
1
31
6.2/g
317
63/g
2
Indoors1
38
38/g
0
5
5.0/g
37
37/g
1
Outdoors7
170
24/g
1
42
6.0/g
390
56/g
2

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonDEN34 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BUF101 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD90.7
Week 11CAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD70
Week 12DEN31 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD63.8
Week 13HOU38 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD56
Week 14CLE9 rush yds, 1 TD · 12 rec, 153 yds, 0 TD68.9
Week 15MIA13 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 16BAL6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD50.3
Week 17BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD52.4

Shane Vereen — common questions

What position does Shane Vereen play?
Shane Vereen is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Shane Vereen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shane Vereen has played for NE (2011–2014), NYG (2015–2017).
Where did Shane Vereen go to college?
Shane Vereen played college football at California.
When was Shane Vereen drafted?
Shane Vereen was selected in round 2, 56th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Shane Vereen scored?
Shane Vereen has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 11 receiving).
What is Shane Vereen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Shane Vereen rated 31.1 for 2017, the 8th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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