Clifton Dawson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2008 with IND, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons.
Size
5'10", 212#
College
Harvard; Northwestern
Draft
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Seasons
2007–2008
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology11th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 32 touches
2007 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).
Size19▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency14▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry5▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion13▶
(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 Security71▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume48▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency19▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | IND | 35.2 | 8 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Clifton Dawson has played in 8 regular-season games, all with IND.
He has rushed for 64 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game24 vs TB, 2007 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game9 on 1 catches vs TB, 2007 Week 5
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 53 18/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 11 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 29 10/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 5 | 35 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 56 11/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 8 3/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | -2 -1/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 66 11/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 53 13/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 11 3/g | 0 |
2007 game log
Clifton Dawson — common questions
- What position does Clifton Dawson play?
- Clifton Dawson is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Clifton Dawson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Clifton Dawson has played for IND (2007).
- Where did Clifton Dawson go to college?
- Clifton Dawson played college football at Harvard; Northwestern.
- How many touchdowns has Clifton Dawson scored?
- Clifton Dawson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is Clifton Dawson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Clifton Dawson rated 35.2 for 2007, the 11th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Peyton ManningQB · 2007
- Reggie WayneWR · 2007
- Joseph AddaiRB · 2007
- Dallas ClarkTE · 2007
- Kenton KeithRB · 2007
- Anthony GonzalezWR · 2007
- Ben UtechtTE · 2007
- Marvin HarrisonWR · 2007