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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. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
63.4

87th percentile among RBs

14 games · 76 touches

Volume×0.1-0.08
Receiving×0.14-1.49
Total EPA×0.24+0.19
Conversion×0.1+1.50
Ball security×0.06+1.05
Yards/carry×0.12+1.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.55

2001 attribute card

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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).

Size27▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency95▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry90▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion93▶

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

Receiving

Receiving5▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency50▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
170
21/g
0
7
0.9/g
43
5/g
0
Away6
138
23/g
3
6
1.0/g
40
7/g
0
In division8
153
19/g
1
8
1.0/g
61
8/g
0
Out of division6
155
26/g
2
5
0.8/g
22
4/g
0
In wins8
259
32/g
3
7
0.9/g
30
4/g
0
In losses6
49
8/g
0
6
1.0/g
53
9/g
0
On grass11
201
18/g
0
8
0.7/g
48
4/g
0
On turf3
107
36/g
3
5
1.7/g
35
12/g
0
Indoors1
51
51/g
2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors13
257
20/g
1
13
1.0/g
83
6/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3KC3 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 4NYG—49.1
Week 5DAL3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 6CAR1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 7NYG40 rush yds, 0 TD71.7
Week 8SEA57 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 10DEN16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD66.3
Week 11PHI56 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 12DAL3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD35
Week 13ARI15 rush yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 14PHI15 rush yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 15CHI28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 16NO51 rush yds, 2 TD76.7
Week 17ARI24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD62.7

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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