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Danny Vitale

RB

A 6th-round pick (197th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Northwestern, Danny Vitale has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2020 with NE, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His burst stands out most — the 81st percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 145 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 239#

College

Northwestern

Draft

Rd 6, 197th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2020

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.8

53th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.80
Receiving×0.14-0.28
Total EPA×0.24+0.60
Conversion×0.1-0.11
Ball security×0.06+0.13
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.02

2019 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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

Burst81▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility58▶

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

Size80▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency47▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry56▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion45▶

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

Receiving

Receiving35▶

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

Impact

Ball Security49▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency81▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019GB50.8133797
2018GB50212
2017CLE49.29319
2016CLE49.75427

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Danny Vitale has played in 29 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CLE (2016–2017), GB (2018–2019).

He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 145 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with GB: 97 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
5
0.7/g
85
12/g
0
Away6
2
0.3/g
12
2/g
0
In division3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division10
7
0.7/g
97
10/g
0
In wins10
4
0.4/g
79
8/g
0
In losses3
3
1.0/g
18
6/g
0
On grass9
6
0.7/g
88
10/g
0
On turf4
1
0.3/g
9
2/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
Outdoors11
6
0.5/g
88
8/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2MIN—48.3
Week 3DEN1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 4PHI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 5DAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51
Week 6DET—48.7
Week 7LV2 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD61
Week 8KC—48.8
Week 9LAC—48.1
Week 10CAR—47.6
Week 12SF1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 13NYG—45.1
Week 14WAS—46.1
Week 16MIN—46.6

Danny Vitale — common questions

What position does Danny Vitale play?
Danny Vitale is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Danny Vitale played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Danny Vitale has played for CLE (2016–2017), GB (2018–2019).
Where did Danny Vitale go to college?
Danny Vitale played college football at Northwestern.
When was Danny Vitale drafted?
Danny Vitale was selected in round 6, 197th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Danny Vitale scored?
Danny Vitale has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Danny Vitale's ScoutIndex Rating?
Danny Vitale rated 50.8 for 2019, the 53rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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