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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 91st 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
30.8

9th percentile among RBs

16 games · 231 touches

Volume×0.1+1.29
Receiving×0.14-0.25
Total EPA×0.24-2.15
Conversion×0.1-0.25
Ball security×0.06+1.04
Yards/carry×0.12-1.60
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.08

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

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).

Size44▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry4▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion36▶

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

Receiving

Receiving38▶

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

Impact

Ball Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency8▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home8
396
50/g
3
Away8
374
47/g
2
In division8
513
64/g
4
Out of division8
257
32/g
1
In wins12
677
56/g
5
In losses4
93
23/g
0
On grass13
670
52/g
4
On turf3
100
33/g
1
Indoors1
31
31/g
1
Outdoors15
739
49/g
4

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI53 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonMIN29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ARI78 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 2PHI50 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 3CHI69 rush yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 4WAS23 rush yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 5TEN-1 rush yds, 0 TD36.1
Week 6ATL31 rush yds, 1 TD48.9
Week 7DAL108 rush yds, 1 TD55.4
Week 9PHI93 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD71.7
Week 10CLE64 rush yds, 0 TD24.5
Week 11LAR66 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 12DET5 rush yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 13ARI85 rush yds, 1 TD62.5
Week 14WAS57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD34.2
Week 15PIT20 rush yds, 0 TD27.5
Week 16DAL19 rush yds, 0 TD45
Week 17JAX3 rush yds, 0 TD37.3

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.

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