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Ki-Jana Carter

RB

A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Ki-Jana Carter has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2004 with NO, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 412 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 226#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2004

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.3

38th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 9 touches

Volume×0.1-0.71
Receiving×0.14-0.50
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1+0.06
Ball security×0.06+0.18
Yards/carry×0.12-0.20
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.01

1999 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).

Size30▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency47▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry35▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion65▶

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

Receiving

Receiving26▶

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

Impact

Ball Security53▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume26▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency30▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004NO37.1217
2003NO52.57721111
2001WAS63.41430831383
1999CIN48.33151324

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Ki-Jana Carter has played in 26 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CIN (1999), WAS (2001), NO (2003–2004).

He has rushed for 412 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 118 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with WAS: 308 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN15 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 2LAC2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 3CAR—42.9

Ki-Jana Carter — common questions

What position does Ki-Jana Carter play?
Ki-Jana Carter is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ki-Jana Carter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ki-Jana Carter has played for CIN (1999), WAS (2001), NO (2003–2004).
Where did Ki-Jana Carter go to college?
Ki-Jana Carter played college football at Penn State.
When was Ki-Jana Carter drafted?
Ki-Jana Carter was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ki-Jana Carter scored?
Ki-Jana Carter has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing).
What is Ki-Jana Carter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ki-Jana Carter rated 37.1 for 2004, the 15th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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