Drafted 257th overall in the 7th round of the 2002 draft, Rock Cartwright arrived from Kansas State; Trinity Valley CC. His most recent season came in 2011 with LV, capping a 10-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 67.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 956 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.
Size
5'8", 215#
College
Kansas State; Trinity Valley CC
Draft
Rd 7, 257th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2011
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology23th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 10 touches
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed63▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst48▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility41▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size11▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency26▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry29▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion28▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving34▶
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).
Volume30▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency48▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Rock Cartwright has appeared in 138 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: WAS (2002–2009), LV (2010–2011).
He has rushed for 956 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 64 passes for 589 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with WAS: 411 yards and 4 touchdowns in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 67.8, in the 93rd percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game118 vs LAR, 2005 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game73 on 7 catches vs DAL, 2009 Week 11
2010 splits
regular season2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | TEN | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 2 | LAR | — | 49 |
| Week 3 | ARI | — | 46.6 |
| Week 4 | HOU | — | 48.3 |
| Week 5 | LAC | — | 48.7 |
| Week 6 | SF | -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 7 | DEN | 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 8 | SEA | — | 48.7 |
| Week 9 | KC | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.5 |
| Week 11 | PIT | — | 49.2 |
| Week 12 | MIA | — | 48.5 |
| Week 13 | LAC | — | 47.4 |
| Week 14 | JAX | — | 48.4 |
| Week 15 | DEN | — | 48.4 |
| Week 17 | KC | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
Rock Cartwright — common questions
- What position does Rock Cartwright play?
- Rock Cartwright is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Rock Cartwright played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rock Cartwright has played for WAS (2002–2009), LV (2010–2011).
- Where did Rock Cartwright go to college?
- Rock Cartwright played college football at Kansas State; Trinity Valley CC.
- When was Rock Cartwright drafted?
- Rock Cartwright was selected in round 7, 257th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Rock Cartwright scored?
- Rock Cartwright has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Rock Cartwright's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Rock Cartwright rated 57.2 for 2011, the 81st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Carson PalmerQB · 2011
- Michael BushRB · 2011
- Jason CampbellQB · 2011
- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · 2011
- Darren McFaddenRB · 2011
- Denarius MooreWR · 2011
- Marcel ReeceFB · 2011
- Kevin BossTE · 2011
Drafted in round 7, 2002
- LaVar GloverCB · pick 212
- Mike PucilloG · pick 215
- Chad BeasleyOT · pick 218
- Josh MallardDE · pick 220
- Kendall NewsonWR · pick 222
- Mike BanksTE · pick 223
- Darrell HillWR · pick 225
- Daryl JonesWR · pick 226