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Ronnie Brown

RB

A 1st-round pick (2nd overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Auburn, Ronnie Brown has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2014 with LAC, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 28.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 8th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His volume stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,388 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 223#

College

Auburn

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2014

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
58.7

80th percentile among RBs

16 games · 247 touches

Volume×0.1+1.58
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.31
Conversion×0.1+0.20
Ball security×0.06+0.52
Yards/carry×0.12+0.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.32

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

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

Burst53▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility72▶

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

Size56▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry70▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion67▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security79▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume89▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014LAC47.3863544
2013LAC52.5141571860
2012LAC58.61422049371
2011PHI43.5141361
2010MIA28.616734533242
2009MIA66.7922164881498
2008MIA58.7163119161033254
2007MIA9976024393891
2006MIA38.7131005533276
2005MIA48.5159074322321

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Ronnie Brown has played in 126 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: MIA (2005–2010), PHI (2011), LAC (2012–2014).

As a passer he has thrown for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 5,388 yards and 38 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 246 passes for 1,966 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with MIA: 1,005 yards and 5 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 66.7, in the 88th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
462
58/g
2
13
1.6/g
99
12/g
0
Away8
454
57/g
8
20
2.5/g
155
19/g
0
In division6
343
57/g
4
12
2.0/g
85
14/g
0
Out of division10
573
57/g
6
21
2.1/g
169
17/g
0
In wins11
754
69/g
8
23
2.1/g
153
14/g
0
In losses5
162
32/g
2
10
2.0/g
101
20/g
0
On grass12
628
52/g
5
26
2.2/g
212
18/g
0
On turf4
288
72/g
5
7
1.8/g
42
11/g
0
Indoors3
143
48/g
2
4
1.3/g
37
12/g
0
Outdoors13
773
59/g
8
29
2.2/g
217
17/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL19 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1NYJ23 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 2ARI25 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 3NE19 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 113 rush yds, 4 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD99
Week 5LAC125 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD89.9
Week 6HOU50 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD62.9
Week 7BAL27 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD27.9
Week 8BUF43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 9DEN59 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD33.2
Week 10SEA39 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 11LV101 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD30.4
Week 12NE37 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 13LAR12 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 1 TD38.8
Week 14BUF70 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 15SF67 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD67.6
Week 16KC32 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 17NYJ57 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47.7

Ronnie Brown — common questions

What position does Ronnie Brown play?
Ronnie Brown is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ronnie Brown played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ronnie Brown has played for MIA (2005–2010), PHI (2011), LAC (2012–2014).
Where did Ronnie Brown go to college?
Ronnie Brown played college football at Auburn.
When was Ronnie Brown drafted?
Ronnie Brown was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ronnie Brown scored?
Ronnie Brown has 42 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 38 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Ronnie Brown's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ronnie Brown rated 47.3 for 2014, the 40th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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