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Autry Denson

RB

Autry Denson came into the league as a 7th-round selection (233rd overall) in 1999, drafted out of Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2002 with DET, capping a 4-season NFL career. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 207 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 203#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 7, 233rd overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2002

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.7

30th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 43 touches

Volume×0.1-0.36
Receiving×0.14-0.66
Total EPA×0.24+0.09
Conversion×0.1-0.67
Ball security×0.06+0.79
Yards/carry×0.12-0.36
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.47

2000 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).

Size12▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency27▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion18▶

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

Receiving

Receiving24▶

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).

Volume58▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency45▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002IND47.212
2001CHI50.3134
2000MIA43.71010313102
1999MIA50.4398428

Career profile

Autry Denson has appeared in 27 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIA (1999–2000), CHI (2001), IND (2002).

He has rushed for 207 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 130 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with MIA: 103 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
35
9/g
0
4
1.0/g
23
6/g
0
Away6
68
11/g
0
9
1.5/g
79
13/g
0
In division5
63
13/g
0
12
2.4/g
97
19/g
0
Out of division5
40
8/g
0
1
0.2/g
5
1/g
0
In wins7
68
10/g
0
9
1.3/g
79
11/g
0
In losses3
35
12/g
0
4
1.3/g
23
8/g
0
On grass7
71
10/g
0
7
1.0/g
39
6/g
0
On turf3
32
11/g
0
6
2.0/g
63
21/g
0
Indoors2
22
11/g
0
6
3.0/g
63
32/g
0
Outdoors8
81
10/g
0
7
0.9/g
39
5/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLV12 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD—
Week 5CIN32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53
Week 9GB—49.1
Week 10DET—49.1
Week 11LAC5 rush yds, 0 TD26.8
Week 12NYJ21 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 13IND22 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD75.3
Week 14BUF10 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 15TB3 rush yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 16IND11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 17NE-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.6

Autry Denson — common questions

What position does Autry Denson play?
Autry Denson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Autry Denson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Autry Denson has played for MIA (1999–2000), CHI (2001), IND (2002).
Where did Autry Denson go to college?
Autry Denson played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Autry Denson drafted?
Autry Denson was selected in round 7, 233rd overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Autry Denson scored?
Autry Denson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Autry Denson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Autry Denson rated 47.2 for 2002, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 7, 1999

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