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Aveion Cason

RB

Aveion Cason plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with DET, capping a 8-season NFL career. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 64 catches for 655 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 204#

College

Illinois State

Draft

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Seasons

2001–2008

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.9

53th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 45 touches

Volume×0.1-0.33
Receiving×0.14-0.33
Total EPA×0.24+0.50
Conversion×0.1-0.99
Ball security×0.06+0.76
Yards/carry×0.12+0.02
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.19

2002 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).

Size14▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry46▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion10▶

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

Receiving

Receiving37▶

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

Impact

Ball Security84▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency87▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DET42.177427
2007DET47.7113814129
2006DET43.6594526
2005LAR61.11651111
2004LAR48.33
2003DAL48.51037220217142
2002DET50.910107192882
2001LAR28.4631432

Career profile

Aveion Cason has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: LAR (2001), DET (2002), DAL (2003), LAR (2004–2005), DET (2006–2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 562 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 64 passes for 655 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with DET: 288 yards and 2 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
78
16/g
0
9
1.8/g
161
32/g
1
Away5
29
6/g
0
10
2.0/g
127
25/g
1
In division4
14
4/g
0
10
2.5/g
157
39/g
1
Out of division6
93
16/g
0
9
1.5/g
131
22/g
1
In wins2
9
5/g
0
3
1.5/g
57
29/g
0
In losses8
98
12/g
0
16
2.0/g
231
29/g
2
On grass3
10
3/g
0
7
2.3/g
78
26/g
0
On turf7
97
14/g
0
12
1.7/g
210
30/g
2
Indoors7
97
14/g
0
12
1.7/g
210
30/g
2
Outdoors3
10
3/g
0
7
2.3/g
78
26/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 2CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 6MIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 7CHI9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 9DAL—44.8
Week 10GB3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 11NYJ4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 15TB62 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 16ATL17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD67.6
Week 17MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD62

Aveion Cason — common questions

What position does Aveion Cason play?
Aveion Cason is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Aveion Cason played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Aveion Cason has played for LAR (2001), DET (2002), DAL (2003), LAR (2004–2005), DET (2006–2008).
Where did Aveion Cason go to college?
Aveion Cason played college football at Illinois State.
How many touchdowns has Aveion Cason scored?
Aveion Cason has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Aveion Cason's ScoutIndex Rating?
Aveion Cason rated 42.1 for 2008, the 23rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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