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Anthony Dixon

RB

Anthony Dixon came into the league as a 6th-round selection (173rd overall) in 2010, drafted out of Mississippi State. His most recent season came in 2015 with BUF, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 48.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 45th percentile. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 934 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 233#

College

Mississippi State

Draft

Rd 6, 173rd overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2015

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.6

45th percentile among RBs

14 games · 113 touches

Volume×0.1+0.29
Receiving×0.14-0.15
Total EPA×0.24-0.02
Conversion×0.1-2.10
Ball security×0.06+1.06
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.29

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed16▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst42▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility14▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry57▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

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

Receiving

Receiving46▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume72▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency49▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015BUF41.215441644
2014BUF48.6144322849
2013SF34.314562330
2012SF53.88782
2011SF47.71487216
2010SF37.2142372511

Career profile

Anthony Dixon has appeared in 79 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SF (2010–2013), BUF (2014–2015).

He has rushed for 934 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 140 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2014 with BUF: 432 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 48.6, in the 45th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
244
31/g
1
5
0.6/g
28
4/g
0
Away6
188
31/g
1
3
0.5/g
21
4/g
0
In division6
186
31/g
2
4
0.7/g
29
5/g
0
Out of division8
246
31/g
0
4
0.5/g
20
3/g
0
In wins8
290
36/g
2
6
0.8/g
36
5/g
0
In losses6
142
24/g
0
2
0.3/g
13
2/g
0
On grass4
117
29/g
0
2
0.5/g
13
3/g
0
On turf10
315
32/g
2
6
0.6/g
36
4/g
0
Indoors1
54
54/g
1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors13
378
29/g
1
7
0.5/g
41
3/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI60 rush yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 2MIA3 rush yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 3LAC—49.2
Week 6NE23 rush yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 7MIN51 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 8NYJ44 rush yds, 0 TD26.8
Week 10KC62 rush yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 11MIA35 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 12NYJ54 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51
Week 13CLE25 rush yds, 0 TD54
Week 14DEN15 rush yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 15GB26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 16LV7 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 17NE27 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD57.6

Anthony Dixon — common questions

What position does Anthony Dixon play?
Anthony Dixon is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Anthony Dixon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Anthony Dixon has played for SF (2010–2013), BUF (2014–2015).
Where did Anthony Dixon go to college?
Anthony Dixon played college football at Mississippi State.
When was Anthony Dixon drafted?
Anthony Dixon was selected in round 6, 173rd overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Anthony Dixon scored?
Anthony Dixon has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 rushing).
What is Anthony Dixon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Anthony Dixon rated 41.2 for 2015, the 24th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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