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Kenneth Dixon

RB

A 4th-round pick (134th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech, Kenneth Dixon has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2019 with NYJ, capping a 4-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 62.1 ScoutIndex Rating, the 85th percentile at the position. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 715 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 228#

College

Louisiana Tech

Draft

Rd 4, 134th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2019

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.1

85th percentile among RBs

12 games · 118 touches

Volume×0.1+0.40
Receiving×0.14-1.11
Total EPA×0.24-0.03
Conversion×0.1+1.50
Ball security×0.06+1.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.79

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

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

Burst78▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility53▶

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

Size50▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency95▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion94▶

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

Receiving

Receiving8▶

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

Impact

Ball Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume75▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency48▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018BAL64.163332651
2016BAL62.1123822301621

Career profile

Kenneth Dixon has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with BAL.

He has rushed for 715 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 36 passes for 213 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with BAL: 382 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 62.1, in the 85th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
191
32/g
1
16
2.7/g
100
17/g
0
Away6
191
32/g
1
14
2.3/g
62
10/g
1
In division5
201
40/g
1
15
3.0/g
93
19/g
0
Out of division7
181
26/g
1
15
2.1/g
69
10/g
1
In wins5
192
38/g
1
15
3.0/g
94
19/g
0
In losses7
190
27/g
1
15
2.1/g
68
10/g
1
On grass7
248
35/g
1
17
2.4/g
101
14/g
0
On turf5
134
27/g
1
13
2.6/g
61
12/g
1
Indoors1
40
40/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors11
342
31/g
2
30
2.7/g
162
15/g
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5WAS-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD37.8
Week 6NYG11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 7NYJ1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 9PIT13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 10CLE38 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 11DAL40 rush yds, 0 TD52
Week 12CIN49 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 13MIA56 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD75.6
Week 14NE39 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD49.5
Week 15PHI36 rush yds, 1 TD48.8
Week 16PIT57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 17CIN44 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD81.6

Kenneth Dixon — common questions

What position does Kenneth Dixon play?
Kenneth Dixon is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kenneth Dixon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kenneth Dixon has played for BAL (2016–2018).
Where did Kenneth Dixon go to college?
Kenneth Dixon played college football at Louisiana Tech.
When was Kenneth Dixon drafted?
Kenneth Dixon was selected in round 4, 134th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kenneth Dixon scored?
Kenneth Dixon has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Kenneth Dixon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kenneth Dixon rated 64.1 for 2018, the 87th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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