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Deon Anderson

FB

A 6th-round pick (195th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Connecticut, Deon Anderson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2010 with MIA, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 240#

College

Connecticut

Draft

Rd 6, 195th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2010

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.9

54th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.84
Receiving×0.14-0.18
Total EPA×0.24+0.36
Conversion×0.1-0.01
Ball security×0.06+0.03
Yards/carry×0.12+0.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst32▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility18▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size54▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry57▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

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

Receiving

Receiving46▶

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

Impact

Ball Security34▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume8▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency60▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009DAL49.9915
2008DAL41.693271
2007DAL50.16655

Career profile

Deon Anderson has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.

He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 67 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DAL: 55 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI——
PostseasonMIN——
Week 1TB—47.8
Week 2NYG—48.7
Week 4DEN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 5KC—48.8
Week 7ATL—48.5
Week 9PHI—47
Week 12LV—48
Week 13NYG—49.7
Week 17PHI—49

Deon Anderson — common questions

What position does Deon Anderson play?
Deon Anderson is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Deon Anderson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deon Anderson has played for DAL (2007–2009).
Where did Deon Anderson go to college?
Deon Anderson played college football at Connecticut.
When was Deon Anderson drafted?
Deon Anderson was selected in round 6, 195th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Deon Anderson scored?
Deon Anderson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Deon Anderson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deon Anderson rated 49.9 for 2009, the 54th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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