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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. Receiving is his calling card, grading in the 98th 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

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
65.3

88th percentile among RBs

16 games · 120 touches

Volume×0.1+0.43
Receiving×0.14+2.51
Total EPA×0.24+0.46
Conversion×0.1-0.11
Ball security×0.06+1.10
Yards/carry×0.12+0.34
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.15

2015 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed67▶

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

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility52▶

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

Size22▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency61▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion43▶

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

Receiving

Receiving98▶

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

Impact

Ball Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume73▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency70▶

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)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
190
24/g
0
35
4.4/g
302
38/g
2
Away8
70
9/g
0
24
3.0/g
192
24/g
2
In division6
120
20/g
0
16
2.7/g
150
25/g
0
Out of division10
140
14/g
0
43
4.3/g
344
34/g
4
In wins6
138
23/g
0
14
2.3/g
131
22/g
2
In losses10
122
12/g
0
45
4.5/g
363
36/g
2
On grass4
29
7/g
0
10
2.5/g
66
17/g
1
On turf12
231
19/g
0
49
4.1/g
428
36/g
3
Indoors2
17
9/g
0
12
6.0/g
105
53/g
1
Outdoors14
243
17/g
0
47
3.4/g
389
28/g
3

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL14 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 2ATL19 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD74.5
Week 3WAS23 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 4BUF21 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 5SF24 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD64.2
Week 6PHI1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD32
Week 7DAL56 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD61.4
Week 8NO3 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD58.6
Week 9TB14 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD53.3
Week 10NE14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 12WAS15 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 13NYJ13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 14MIA1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 15CAR29 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD62.2
Week 16MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 17PHI12 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD58.8

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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