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Tashard Choice

RB

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 98th 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
80.3

95th percentile among RBs

15 games · 79 touches

Volume×0.1-0.07
Receiving×0.14-0.19
Total EPA×0.24+1.52
Conversion×0.1+1.97
Ball security×0.06+0.98
Yards/carry×0.12+1.61
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.24

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed62▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst57▶

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 Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion97▶

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

Receiving

Receiving43▶

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).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency95▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013IND41.914170515
2012BUF45.810193149
2011WAS213152119124
2010DAL40.312243317109
2009DAL80.315349315132
2008DAL78.612472221185

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
180
26/g
1
6
0.9/g
62
9/g
0
Away8
169
21/g
2
9
1.1/g
70
9/g
0
In division5
26
5/g
1
2
0.4/g
11
2/g
0
Out of division10
323
32/g
2
13
1.3/g
121
12/g
0
In wins10
281
28/g
3
8
0.8/g
73
7/g
0
In losses5
68
14/g
0
7
1.4/g
59
12/g
0
On grass6
162
27/g
2
9
1.5/g
70
12/g
0
On turf9
187
21/g
1
6
0.7/g
62
7/g
0
Indoors5
98
20/g
1
5
1.0/g
59
12/g
0
Outdoors10
251
25/g
2
10
1.0/g
73
7/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI42 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonMIN1 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1TB10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 2NYG8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD56.4
Week 3CAR82 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD71.4
Week 4DEN33 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 5KC92 rush yds, 1 TD85.5
Week 7ATL1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 8SEA11 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 9PHI13 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD58.9
Week 10GB13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51
Week 11WAS1 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 12LV67 rush yds, 0 TD71.3
Week 13NYG3 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 14LAC11 rush yds, 0 TD56
Week 15NO4 rush yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 16WAS1 rush yds, 0 TD46

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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Drafted in round 4, 2008