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 agility stands out most — the 86th 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
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology19th percentile among RBs
12 games · 83 touches
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed59▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst50▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility86▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size24▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency33▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry20▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion67▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving11▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security16▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume65▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency27▶
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
2010 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 76 13/g | 2 | 12 2.0/g | 95 16/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 167 28/g | 1 | 5 0.8/g | 14 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 107 27/g | 1 | 7 1.8/g | 46 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 136 17/g | 2 | 10 1.3/g | 63 8/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 184 37/g | 2 | 6 1.2/g | 45 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 7 | 59 8/g | 1 | 11 1.6/g | 64 9/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 67 13/g | 0 | 5 1.0/g | 14 3/g | 0 |
| On turf | 7 | 176 25/g | 3 | 12 1.7/g | 95 14/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 8 | 143 18/g | 2 | 11 1.4/g | 80 10/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 100 25/g | 1 | 6 1.5/g | 29 7/g | 0 |
2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | WAS | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD | 26.3 |
| Week 2 | CHI | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 36.5 |
| Week 3 | HOU | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.5 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 56.1 |
| Week 9 | GB | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 11 | DET | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 55.1 |
| Week 12 | NO | 1 rush yds, 1 TD | 56.1 |
| Week 13 | IND | 100 rush yds, 1 TD | 59.8 |
| Week 14 | PHI | 16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 15 | WAS | 53 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 46.3 |
| Week 16 | ARI | 16 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 50.3 |
| Week 17 | PHI | 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.2 |
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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- Coby FleenerTE · 2013
- Reggie WayneWR · 2013
- Darrius Heyward-BeyWR · 2013
- Griff WhalenWR · 2013
Drafted in round 4, 2008
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- 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