A 6th-round pick (144th overall) in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Richie Anderson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2004 with DAL, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 63.3 (90th percentile). His receiving stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 297 catches for 2,364 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 215#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 6, 144th overall (1993)
Seasons
1993–2004
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology81th percentile among RBs
16 games · 115 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency17▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry11▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion87▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving99▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security9▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume78▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency82▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Richie Anderson has played in 90 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (1999–2002), DAL (2003–2004).
As a passer he has thrown for 26 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 828 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 297 passes for 2,364 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with NYJ: 853 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 63.3, in the 90th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game26, 1 TD vs WAS, 2004 Week 3
- Most rushing yards in a game56 vs NYG, 2004 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game139 on 11 catches, 1 TD vs BAL, 2000 Week 17
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 42 5/g | 0 | 41 5.1/g | 401 50/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 21 3/g | 0 | 47 5.9/g | 452 57/g | 1 |
| In division | 8 | 42 5/g | 0 | 46 5.8/g | 431 54/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 21 3/g | 0 | 42 5.3/g | 422 53/g | 2 |
| In wins | 9 | 39 4/g | 0 | 51 5.7/g | 537 60/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 24 3/g | 0 | 37 5.3/g | 316 45/g | 1 |
| On grass | 14 | 55 4/g | 0 | 78 5.6/g | 810 58/g | 2 |
| On turf | 2 | 8 4/g | 0 | 10 5.0/g | 43 22/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 3 3/g | 0 | 4 4.0/g | 19 19/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 60 4/g | 0 | 84 5.6/g | 834 56/g | 2 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | GB | 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 60 |
| Week 2 | NE | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 78 |
| Week 3 | BUF | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 35.8 |
| Week 4 | TB | 6 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 6 | PIT | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 38.7 |
| Week 7 | NE | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 8 | MIA | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 12 rec, 109 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 9 | BUF | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 10 | DEN | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 51.5 |
| Week 11 | IND | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 48 |
| Week 12 | MIA | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 50.5 |
| Week 13 | CHI | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD | 63.4 |
| Week 14 | IND | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 15 | LV | 8 rec, 103 yds, 0 TD | 35.1 |
| Week 16 | DET | 5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 33.8 |
| Week 17 | BAL | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 139 yds, 1 TD | 68.5 |
Richie Anderson — common questions
- What position does Richie Anderson play?
- Richie Anderson is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Richie Anderson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Richie Anderson has played for NYJ (1999–2002), DAL (2003–2004).
- Where did Richie Anderson go to college?
- Richie Anderson played college football at Penn State.
- When was Richie Anderson drafted?
- Richie Anderson was selected in round 6, 144th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Richie Anderson scored?
- Richie Anderson has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 2 rushing, 12 receiving).
- What is Richie Anderson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Richie Anderson rated 43.4 for 2004, the 24th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Deral BoykinDB · pick 149
- Scott DavisG · pick 150
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