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Richie Anderson

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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 ball security stands out most — the 88th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.7

45th percentile among RBs

16 games · 50 touches

Volume×0.1-0.29
Receiving×0.14+0.06
Total EPA×0.24-0.38
Conversion×0.1-0.10
Ball security×0.06+0.82
Yards/carry×0.12+0.27
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.10

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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 Efficiency67▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry74▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion41▶

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

Receiving

Receiving56▶

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

Impact

Ball Security88▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency31▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004DAL43.411261246126207
2003DAL63.3153061694934
2002NYJ49.71627452571
2001NYJ44.516102402522
2000NYJ56.81663888532
1999NYJ60.91684293023

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
19
2.4/g
83
10/g
1
Away8
26
3.3/g
174
22/g
0
In division6
20
3.3/g
121
20/g
0
Out of division10
25
2.5/g
136
14/g
1
In wins9
24
2.7/g
151
17/g
1
In losses7
21
3.0/g
106
15/g
0
On grass13
38
2.9/g
207
16/g
1
On turf3
7
2.3/g
50
17/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors15
44
2.9/g
249
17/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonLV8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BUF3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD53
Week 2NE1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD19.2
Week 3MIA4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 4JAX2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 5KC16 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 7MIN2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 8CLE2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 9LAC7 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 10MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 11DET1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 12BUF1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 13LV3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 14DEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 15CHI3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 16NE5 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 17GB2 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD53.1

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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