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Zach Zenner

RB

Zach Zenner is an NFL RB. He last played in 2019 with MIA, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Last season's 44.5 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 28th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His burst stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 683 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 224#

College

South Dakota State

Draft

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Seasons

2015–2019

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.6

32th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.82
Receiving×0.14-0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.24
Conversion×0.1-0.33
Ball security×0.06+0.08
Yards/carry×0.12-0.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.35

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.

Burst82▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility61▶

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

Size55▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency35▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion39▶

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

Receiving

Receiving55▶

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

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume17▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019NO45.63-2219
2018DET63.872653756
2017DET35.87261
2016DET44.511334418196
2015DET46460211

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Zach Zenner has played in 32 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (2015–2018), NO (2019).

He has rushed for 683 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 29 passes for 282 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with DET: 334 yards and 4 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 44.5, in the 28th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7CHI1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 8NO1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 9SF-3 rush yds, 0 TD42.4

Zach Zenner — common questions

What position does Zach Zenner play?
Zach Zenner is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Zach Zenner played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zach Zenner has played for DET (2015–2018), NO (2019).
Where did Zach Zenner go to college?
Zach Zenner played college football at South Dakota State.
How many touchdowns has Zach Zenner scored?
Zach Zenner has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing).
What is Zach Zenner's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zach Zenner rated 45.6 for 2019, the 32nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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