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Troy Davis

RB

Drafted 62nd overall in the 3rd round of the 1997 draft, Troy Davis arrived from Iowa State. His most recent season came in 1999 with NO, capping a 3-season NFL career.

Size

5'7", 191#

College

Iowa State

Draft

Rd 3, 62nd overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36.4

15th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 27 touches

Volume×0.1-0.54
Receiving×0.14-1.14
Total EPA×0.24-0.18
Conversion×0.1-0.85
Ball security×0.06+0.50
Yards/carry×0.12-1.21
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.55

1999 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).

Size1▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency23▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry9▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion13▶

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

Receiving

Receiving6▶

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

Impact

Ball Security72▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume43▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency37▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999NO36.41432753

Career profile

Troy Davis has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NO.

He has rushed for 32 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 53 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
1
0.2/g
20
3/g
0
Away8
6
0.8/g
33
4/g
0
In division8
5
0.6/g
40
5/g
0
Out of division6
2
0.3/g
13
2/g
0
In wins2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses12
7
0.6/g
53
4/g
0
On grass5
2
0.4/g
13
3/g
0
On turf9
5
0.6/g
40
4/g
0
Indoors8
5
0.6/g
40
5/g
0
Outdoors6
2
0.3/g
13
2/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR18 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 2SF—50
Week 4CHI—50.2
Week 5ATL—50.5
Week 7NYG—50
Week 8CLE—48.9
Week 9TB—48.7
Week 10SF—49.5
Week 11JAX—46.5
Week 12LAR3 rush yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 13ATL7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD29.3
Week 14LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 15BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 17CAR—49.1

Troy Davis — common questions

What position does Troy Davis play?
Troy Davis is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Troy Davis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Troy Davis has played for NO (1999).
Where did Troy Davis go to college?
Troy Davis played college football at Iowa State.
When was Troy Davis drafted?
Troy Davis was selected in round 3, 62nd overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Troy Davis scored?
Troy Davis has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Troy Davis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Troy Davis rated 36.4 for 1999, the 15th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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