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David Wilson

RB

Drafted 32nd overall in the 1st round of the 2012 draft, David Wilson arrived from Virginia Tech. His most recent season came in 2014 with NYG, capping a 3-season NFL career. Few match his burst, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 504 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 205#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 1, 32nd overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.9

70th percentile among RBs

16 games · 75 touches

Volume×0.1-0.07
Receiving×0.14-0.62
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1+0.85
Ball security×0.06-0.86
Yards/carry×0.12+1.24
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.07

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst100▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility57▶

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

Size11▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency64▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry91▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion86▶

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

Receiving

Receiving21▶

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

Impact

Ball Security16▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume63▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency49▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013NYG17.15146128
2012NYG51.91635844341

Career profile

David Wilson has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NYG.

He has rushed for 504 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 42 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with NYG: 358 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home8
242
30/g
3
Away8
116
15/g
1
In division6
89
15/g
0
Out of division10
269
27/g
4
In wins9
272
30/g
3
In losses7
86
12/g
1
On grass4
42
11/g
0
On turf12
316
26/g
4
Indoors1
55
55/g
0
Outdoors15
303
20/g
4

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL4 rush yds, 0 TD23
Week 2TB6 rush yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 3CAR-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43
Week 4PHI—45.3
Week 5CLE44 rush yds, 1 TD71.2
Week 6SF35 rush yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 7WAS—48
Week 8DAL1 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 9PIT—47.6
Week 10CIN1 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 12GB13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 13WAS9 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 14NO100 rush yds, 2 TD86
Week 15ATL55 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 16BAL17 rush yds, 1 TD59.8
Week 17PHI75 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD74.4

David Wilson — common questions

What position does David Wilson play?
David Wilson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has David Wilson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Wilson has played for NYG (2012–2013).
Where did David Wilson go to college?
David Wilson played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was David Wilson drafted?
David Wilson was selected in round 1, 32nd overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Wilson scored?
David Wilson has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is David Wilson's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Wilson rated 17.1 for 2013, the 2nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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