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 rush efficiency 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology95th percentile among RBs
15 games · 360 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size62▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency96▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry96▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion87▶
(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 Security14▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume96▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency80▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game278, 2 TD vs DEN, 2000 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game77 on 5 catches, 1 TD vs SF, 1999 Week 13
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 878 110/g | 5 | 4 0.5/g | 29 4/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 757 108/g | 7 | 11 1.6/g | 74 11/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 649 108/g | 2 | 8 1.3/g | 41 7/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 986 110/g | 10 | 7 0.8/g | 62 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 14 | 1,514 108/g | 11 | 13 0.9/g | 102 7/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 121 121/g | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 1 1/g | 1 |
| On grass | 12 | 1,355 113/g | 10 | 8 0.7/g | 49 4/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 280 93/g | 2 | 7 2.3/g | 54 18/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 112 112/g | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 19 19/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 1,523 109/g | 11 | 13 0.9/g | 84 6/g | 1 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | IND | 144 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 73 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PHI | 75 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | IND | 86 rush yds, 0 TD | 55.6 |
| Week 2 | ARI | 158 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 76.5 |
| Week 4 | BUF | 79 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 43.7 |
| Week 5 | MIA | 94 rush yds, 0 TD | 66.4 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 105 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 81.2 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 115 rush yds, 0 TD | 38.1 |
| Week 9 | LAR | 112 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 151 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 70.3 |
| Week 11 | KC | 98 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 12 | BAL | 123 rush yds, 1 TD | 67.9 |
| Week 13 | CLE | 100 rush yds, 2 TD | 64.7 |
| Week 14 | CIN | 88 rush yds, 1 TD | 63.6 |
| Week 15 | MIA | 121 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD | 84.7 |
| Week 16 | NYJ | 89 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 21.3 |
| Week 17 | SF | 116 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 87.9 |
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
- Rick TerryDT · pick 31
- Nathan DavisDE · pick 32
- Rob KellyDB · pick 33
- Jamie SharperOLB · pick 34
- Juan RoqueOT · pick 35
- Tiki BarberRB · pick 36
- Jerry WunschOT · pick 37
- John AllredTE · pick 38