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Shawn Bryson

RB

Shawn Bryson came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (86th overall) in 1999, drafted out of Tennessee. His most recent season came in 2006 with DET, capping a 8-season NFL career. He posted a 54.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 80th percentile among RBs. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,140 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 230#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 3, 86th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2006

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.9

20th percentile among RBs

16 games · 212 touches

Volume×0.1+1.14
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-1.28
Conversion×0.1-0.74
Ball security×0.06+1.69
Yards/carry×0.12-0.70
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.58

2003 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).

Size70▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency22▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry17▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion18▶

(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 Security97▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency11▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DET49.3518981
2005DET54.616306137284
2004DET64.81626444322
2003DET40.916606354340
2002BUF43.343519
2001BUF43.8113412959
2000BUF33.915587312392

Career profile

Shawn Bryson has appeared in 83 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2000–2002), DET (2003–2006).

He has rushed for 2,140 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 184 passes for 1,351 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with DET: 606 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 54.6, in the 80th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
225
28/g
2
31
3.9/g
212
27/g
0
Away8
381
48/g
1
23
2.9/g
128
16/g
0
In division6
238
40/g
2
24
4.0/g
152
25/g
0
Out of division10
368
37/g
1
30
3.0/g
188
19/g
0
In wins5
128
26/g
1
18
3.6/g
142
28/g
0
In losses11
478
43/g
2
36
3.3/g
198
18/g
0
On grass6
325
54/g
1
15
2.5/g
92
15/g
0
On turf10
281
28/g
2
39
3.9/g
248
25/g
0
Indoors9
246
27/g
2
34
3.8/g
218
24/g
0
Outdoors7
360
51/g
1
20
2.9/g
122
17/g
0

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD65.7
Week 2GB43 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 3MIN49 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 4DEN73 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 5SF20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 7DAL20 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 8CHI67 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 9LV53 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 10CHI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD21.1
Week 11SEA35 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 12MIN21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 13GB50 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 14LAC28 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD40
Week 15KC105 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD79.6
Week 16CAR17 rush yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 17LAR9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45

Shawn Bryson — common questions

What position does Shawn Bryson play?
Shawn Bryson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Shawn Bryson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shawn Bryson has played for BUF (2000–2002), DET (2003–2006).
Where did Shawn Bryson go to college?
Shawn Bryson played college football at Tennessee.
When was Shawn Bryson drafted?
Shawn Bryson was selected in round 3, 86th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Shawn Bryson scored?
Shawn Bryson has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Shawn Bryson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Shawn Bryson rated 49.3 for 2006, the 58th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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