A 4th-round pick (122nd overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech; Oklahoma, Tashard Choice has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2013 with IND, capping a 6-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 78.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,579 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 210#
College
Georgia Tech; Oklahoma
Draft
Rd 4, 122nd overall (2008)
Seasons
2008–2013
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology96th percentile among RBs
12 games · 113 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed60▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst55▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility89▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size21▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency96▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry92▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion83▶
(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 Security94▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume71▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency92▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Tashard Choice has appeared in 76 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: DAL (2008–2010), WAS (2011), BUF (2012), IND (2013).
He has rushed for 1,579 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 81 passes for 574 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with DAL: 472 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 78.6, in the 96th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game100, 1 TD vs IND, 2010 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game78 on 5 catches vs PIT, 2008 Week 14
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 256 64/g | 2 | 14 3.5/g | 97 24/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 216 27/g | 0 | 7 0.9/g | 88 11/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 180 45/g | 1 | 5 1.3/g | 60 15/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 292 37/g | 1 | 16 2.0/g | 125 16/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 198 33/g | 1 | 8 1.3/g | 74 12/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 274 46/g | 1 | 13 2.2/g | 111 19/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 88 18/g | 0 | 2 0.4/g | 10 2/g | 0 |
| On turf | 7 | 384 55/g | 2 | 19 2.7/g | 175 25/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 13 7/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 459 46/g | 2 | 21 2.1/g | 185 19/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CLE | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 59.8 |
| Week 3 | GB | — | 47.3 |
| Week 6 | ARI | — | 47.9 |
| Week 7 | LAR | 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.7 |
| Week 9 | NYG | 27 rush yds, 0 TD | 59 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 12 | SF | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 43.7 |
| Week 13 | SEA | 57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 52.9 |
| Week 14 | PIT | 88 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD | 55.3 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 91 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 16 | BAL | 90 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 80.8 |
| Week 17 | PHI | 56 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 58.6 |
Tashard Choice — common questions
- What position does Tashard Choice play?
- Tashard Choice is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Tashard Choice played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tashard Choice has played for DAL (2008–2010), WAS (2011), BUF (2012), IND (2013).
- Where did Tashard Choice go to college?
- Tashard Choice played college football at Georgia Tech; Oklahoma.
- When was Tashard Choice drafted?
- Tashard Choice was selected in round 4, 122nd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tashard Choice scored?
- Tashard Choice has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing).
- What is Tashard Choice's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tashard Choice rated 41.9 for 2013, 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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- T.Y. HiltonWR · 2013
- Donald BrownRB · 2013
- Trent RichardsonRB · 2013
- Coby FleenerTE · 2013
- Reggie WayneWR · 2013
- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · 2013
- Griff WhalenWR · 2013
Drafted in round 4, 2008
- Tyvon BranchS · pick 100
- Justin KingDB · pick 101
- Jeremy ThompsonLB · pick 102
- William HayesDE · pick 103
- Beau BellLB · pick 104
- Will FranklinWR · pick 105
- Marcus SmithWR · pick 106
- Cody WallaceC · pick 107