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Corey Dillon

RB

A 2nd-round pick (43rd overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Washington; Dixie College (UT); Garden City CC, Corey Dillon has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with NE, capping a 10-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 67.3 ScoutIndex Rating, the 91st percentile at the position. His volume stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8,982 rushing yards and 68 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Washington; Dixie College (UT); Garden City CC

Draft

Rd 2, 43rd overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2006

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.3

50th percentile among RBs

16 games · 357 touches

Volume×0.1+2.36
Receiving×0.14-0.59
Total EPA×0.24-1.55
Conversion×0.1-0.07
Ball security×0.06+0.79
Yards/carry×0.12+0.12
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.73

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size64▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency88▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry72▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion42▶

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

Receiving

Receiving23▶

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

Impact

Ball Security86▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume96▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency12▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006NE67.3168121315147
2005NE54.41173312221811
2004NE78.415163512151031
2003CIN45.91354121171
2002CIN50.3161311743298
2001CIN42.216131510342283
2000CIN54.3161435718158
1999CIN67.91512005312901

Career profile

Corey Dillon has appeared in 118 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CIN (1999–2003), NE (2004–2006).

He has rushed for 8,982 yards and 68 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 189 passes for 1,476 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with NE: 1,635 yards and 12 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 78.4, in the 95th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
611
76/g
3
14
1.8/g
103
13/g
0
Away8
700
88/g
4
29
3.6/g
195
24/g
0
In division6
489
82/g
4
24
4.0/g
185
31/g
0
Out of division10
822
82/g
3
19
1.9/g
113
11/g
0
In wins2
218
109/g
0
1
0.5/g
16
8/g
0
In losses14
1,093
78/g
7
42
3.0/g
282
20/g
0
On grass13
1,028
79/g
5
32
2.5/g
253
19/g
0
On turf3
283
94/g
2
11
3.7/g
45
15/g
0
Indoors3
322
107/g
2
9
3.0/g
36
12/g
0
Outdoors13
989
76/g
5
34
2.6/g
262
20/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC10 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD27.7
Week 2CLE108 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD94.5
Week 3ATL66 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 4TB59 rush yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 5IND164 rush yds, 2 TD · 6 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD88.2
Week 6PIT57 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 8TEN138 rush yds, 1 TD53.7
Week 9HOU92 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 10BAL102 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 11CLE92 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD42
Week 12PIT60 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 13BAL70 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD21.7
Week 14CAR55 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 15JAX59 rush yds, 0 TD27.1
Week 16NO126 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD68.9
Week 17BUF53 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD45

Corey Dillon — common questions

What position does Corey Dillon play?
Corey Dillon is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Corey Dillon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Corey Dillon has played for CIN (1999–2003), NE (2004–2006).
Where did Corey Dillon go to college?
Corey Dillon played college football at Washington; Dixie College (UT); Garden City CC.
When was Corey Dillon drafted?
Corey Dillon was selected in round 2, 43rd overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Corey Dillon scored?
Corey Dillon has 74 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (68 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Corey Dillon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Corey Dillon rated 67.3 for 2006, the 91st percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 2, 1997