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 conversion stands out most — the 94th 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
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology79th percentile among RBs
11 games · 231 touches
2005 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).
Size65▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency73▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry8▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion94▶
(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 Security72▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume87▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency39▶
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
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 351 59/g | 7 | 14 2.3/g | 116 19/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 382 76/g | 5 | 8 1.6/g | 65 13/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 316 79/g | 6 | 8 2.0/g | 48 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 417 60/g | 6 | 14 2.0/g | 133 19/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 594 74/g | 11 | 18 2.3/g | 129 16/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 139 46/g | 1 | 4 1.3/g | 52 17/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 387 55/g | 7 | 14 2.0/g | 116 17/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 346 87/g | 5 | 8 2.0/g | 65 16/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 106 106/g | 0 | 2 2.0/g | 13 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 627 63/g | 12 | 20 2.0/g | 168 17/g | 1 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | JAX | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | DEN | 57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | LV | 63 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 42 |
| Week 2 | CAR | 36 rush yds, 0 TD | 25.6 |
| Week 3 | PIT | 61 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 54 |
| Week 4 | LAC | 63 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 69.4 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 106 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 8 | BUF | 72 rush yds, 2 TD | 71.1 |
| Week 9 | IND | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 32.5 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 65 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 60.9 |
| Week 14 | BUF | 102 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 75.7 |
| Week 15 | TB | 48 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD | 46.7 |
| Week 16 | NYJ | 77 rush yds, 2 TD | 58.7 |
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
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- Nathan DavisDE · pick 32
- Rob KellyDB · pick 33
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- Jerry WunschOT · pick 37
- John AllredTE · pick 38