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 94th 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
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology90th percentile among RBs
15 games · 139 touches
2003 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 Efficiency79▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry80▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion68▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security94▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume79▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency90▶
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
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 114 16/g | 1 | 23 3.3/g | 148 21/g | 2 |
| Away | 8 | 192 24/g | 0 | 46 5.8/g | 345 43/g | 2 |
| In division | 5 | 108 22/g | 0 | 23 4.6/g | 139 28/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 198 20/g | 1 | 46 4.6/g | 354 35/g | 3 |
| In wins | 9 | 204 23/g | 0 | 36 4.0/g | 229 25/g | 2 |
| In losses | 6 | 102 17/g | 1 | 33 5.5/g | 264 44/g | 2 |
| On grass | 4 | 58 15/g | 0 | 25 6.3/g | 198 50/g | 1 |
| On turf | 11 | 248 23/g | 1 | 44 4.0/g | 295 27/g | 3 |
| Indoors | 2 | 78 39/g | 0 | 13 6.5/g | 86 43/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 228 18/g | 1 | 56 4.3/g | 407 31/g | 3 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | CAR | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | ATL | 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.8 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 45.1 |
| Week 4 | NYJ | 37 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 69.1 |
| Week 5 | ARI | 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD | 55.1 |
| Week 6 | PHI | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 43 |
| Week 7 | DET | 52 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 68.4 |
| Week 8 | TB | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 37 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 11 | NE | -3 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 85 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 12 | CAR | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 48.8 |
| Week 13 | MIA | 22 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD | 67.4 |
| Week 14 | PHI | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 61.4 |
| Week 15 | WAS | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 16 | NYG | 34 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 49.7 |
| Week 17 | NO | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 10 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD | 57 |
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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- Scott DavisG · pick 150
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