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Gary Downs

RB

A 3rd-round pick (95th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of N.C. State, Gary Downs has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with ATL, capping a 7-season NFL career.

Size

6'1", 210#

College

N.C. State

Draft

Rd 3, 95th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.7

69th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+0.26
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.02
Ball security×0.06+0.02
Yards/carry×0.12+0.12
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.13

2000 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).

Size45▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency61▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry66▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion59▶

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

Receiving

Receiving79▶

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

Impact

Ball Security33▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume4▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency76▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000ATL52.78

Career profile

Gary Downs has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with ATL.

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DEN—49.5
Week 3CAR—48.5
Week 4LAR—49.7
Week 10TB—49.1
Week 11DET—49.1
Week 13LV—48.5
Week 16NO—49.6
Week 17KC—49.8

Gary Downs — common questions

What position does Gary Downs play?
Gary Downs is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Gary Downs played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gary Downs has played for ATL (2000).
Where did Gary Downs go to college?
Gary Downs played college football at N.C. State.
When was Gary Downs drafted?
Gary Downs was selected in round 3, 95th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Gary Downs scored?
Gary Downs has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Gary Downs's ScoutIndex Rating?
Gary Downs rated 52.7 for 2000, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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