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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 83rd 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

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
38.6

16th percentile among RBs

11 games · 53 touches

Volume×0.1-0.27
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.68
Conversion×0.1-0.54
Ball security×0.06+0.77
Yards/carry×0.12-1.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.71

2004 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed27▶

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).

Size47▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency22▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry12▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion22▶

(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 Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency20▶

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)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home6
56
9/g
0
Away5
123
25/g
1
In division5
84
17/g
1
Out of division6
95
16/g
0
In wins3
41
14/g
0
In losses8
138
17/g
1
On grass4
90
23/g
1
On turf7
89
13/g
0
Outdoors11
179
16/g
1

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI45 rush yds, 1 TD50.3
Week 2WAS12 rush yds, 0 TD25.5
Week 4GB26 rush yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 7DET2 rush yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 10ARI19 rush yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 11ATL13 rush yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 12PHI24 rush yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 13WAS1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 15PIT2 rush yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 16CIN33 rush yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 17DAL3 rush yds, 0 TD49.1

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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