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Aaron Brown

RB

Aaron Brown came into the league as a 6th-round selection (192nd overall) in 2009, drafted out of TCU. He last played in 2011 with DET, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 189 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 205#

College

TCU

Draft

Rd 6, 192nd overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2011

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.2

35th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 36 touches

Volume×0.1-0.50
Receiving×0.14-1.61
Total EPA×0.24-0.37
Conversion×0.1+0.32
Ball security×0.06+0.55
Yards/carry×0.12+0.46
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.14

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size49▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency68▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion72▶

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

Receiving

Receiving3▶

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

Impact

Ball Security77▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume50▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency36▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011DET50.8119
2010DET44.8358845
2009DET45.2151319841

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Aaron Brown has played in 19 regular-season games, all with DET.

He has rushed for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 138 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with DET: 131 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
66
8/g
0
8
1.0/g
70
9/g
1
Away7
65
9/g
0
1
0.1/g
14
2/g
0
In division5
52
10/g
0
5
1.0/g
36
7/g
0
Out of division10
79
8/g
0
4
0.4/g
48
5/g
1
In wins2
6
3/g
0
2
1.0/g
35
18/g
1
In losses13
125
10/g
0
7
0.5/g
49
4/g
0
On grass3
17
6/g
0
1
0.3/g
14
5/g
0
On turf12
114
10/g
0
8
0.7/g
70
6/g
1
Indoors9
75
8/g
0
8
0.9/g
70
8/g
1
Outdoors6
56
9/g
0
1
0.2/g
14
2/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO9 rush yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 2MIN10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 3WAS6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 4CHI3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 5PIT—48.8
Week 6GB13 rush yds, 0 TD47
Week 8LAR15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 9SEA27 rush yds, 0 TD57.5
Week 11CLE1 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD63.7
Week 12GB5 rush yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 13CIN—25.4
Week 14BAL12 rush yds, 0 TD57
Week 15ARI9 rush yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 16SF1 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 17CHI21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD53.2

Aaron Brown — common questions

What position does Aaron Brown play?
Aaron Brown is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Aaron Brown played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Aaron Brown has played for DET (2009–2011).
Where did Aaron Brown go to college?
Aaron Brown played college football at TCU.
When was Aaron Brown drafted?
Aaron Brown was selected in round 6, 192nd overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Aaron Brown scored?
Aaron Brown has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Aaron Brown's ScoutIndex Rating?
Aaron Brown rated 50.8 for 2011, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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