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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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.5

69th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.56
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.10
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.30
Yards/carry×0.12-0.12
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.53

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).

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency78▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry37▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion66▶

(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 Security64▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume41▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency70▶

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)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
36
12/g
0
Away4
36
9/g
1
In division5
28
6/g
1
Out of division2
44
22/g
0
In wins3
20
7/g
1
In losses4
52
13/g
0
On grass3
15
5/g
0
On turf4
57
14/g
1
Indoors4
57
14/g
1
Outdoors3
15
5/g
0

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4IND36 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 5CAR8 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 7ATL21 rush yds, 1 TD48.1
Week 8CAR1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 9TB-1 rush yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 11ATL—47.9
Week 12PHI8 rush yds, 0 TD57.6

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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