ScoutIndex

HOU HOU

Ron Dayne

RB

Ron Dayne came into the league as a 1st-round selection (11th overall) in 2000, drafted out of Wisconsin. His most recent season came in 2007 with HOU, capping a 8-season NFL career. He posted a 53.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 75th percentile among RBs. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,722 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 245#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 1, 11th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2007

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.2

75th percentile among RBs

13 games · 211 touches

Volume×0.1+1.22
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.50
Conversion×0.1+0.34
Ball security×0.06+1.47
Yards/carry×0.12-0.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.26

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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).

Size52▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency74▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

(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 Security96▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume85▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency23▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007HOU53.213773617112
2006HOU72.21061251477
2005DEN53.682701317
2004NYG38.611179117
2002NYG351642831149
2001NYG43.6166907867
2000NYG30.8167705311

Career profile

Ron Dayne has appeared in 90 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYG (2000–2004), DEN (2005), HOU (2006–2007).

He has rushed for 3,722 yards and 28 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 57 passes for 340 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2007 with HOU: 773 yards and 6 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 72.2, in the 93rd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
334
48/g
4
8
1.1/g
60
9/g
0
Away6
439
73/g
2
9
1.5/g
52
9/g
0
In division3
174
58/g
3
4
1.3/g
35
12/g
0
Out of division10
599
60/g
3
13
1.3/g
77
8/g
0
In wins8
500
63/g
5
8
1.0/g
60
8/g
0
In losses5
273
55/g
1
9
1.8/g
52
10/g
0
On grass12
711
59/g
6
15
1.3/g
100
8/g
0
On turf1
62
62/g
0
2
2.0/g
12
12/g
0
Indoors6
241
40/g
1
9
1.5/g
68
11/g
0
Outdoors7
532
76/g
5
8
1.1/g
44
6/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC33 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 2CAR44 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD19.3
Week 4ATL62 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 5MIA40 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 7TEN1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 8LAC47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 9LV122 rush yds, 1 TD87.4
Week 11NO89 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 12CLE78 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 13TEN86 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD72.2
Week 14TB17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 15DEN67 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD70.3
Week 17JAX88 rush yds, 2 TD57.6

Ron Dayne — common questions

What position does Ron Dayne play?
Ron Dayne is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ron Dayne played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ron Dayne has played for NYG (2000–2004), DEN (2005), HOU (2006–2007).
Where did Ron Dayne go to college?
Ron Dayne played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Ron Dayne drafted?
Ron Dayne was selected in round 1, 11th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ron Dayne scored?
Ron Dayne has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (28 rushing).
What is Ron Dayne's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ron Dayne rated 53.2 for 2007, the 75th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2000

Also from Wisconsin