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Lance Dunbar

RB

Lance Dunbar is an NFL RB. He last played in 2017 with LAR, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 69 catches for 647 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 187#

College

North Texas

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.8

79th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.79
Receiving×0.14-0.29
Total EPA×0.24+0.52
Conversion×0.1+0.92
Ball security×0.06+0.21
Yards/carry×0.12+0.27
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.81

2017 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).

Size2▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency85▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry74▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion84▶

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

Receiving

Receiving39▶

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

Impact

Ball Security56▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume30▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency90▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017LAR57.8251111
2016DAL471231116122
2015DAL67.946721215
2014DAL53.4159918217
2013DAL53.18150759
2012DAL42.1975633

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Lance Dunbar has played in 50 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2012–2016), LAR (2017).

He has rushed for 473 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 69 passes for 647 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2014 with DAL: 217 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10HOU31 rush yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 17SF20 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD54.4

Lance Dunbar — common questions

What position does Lance Dunbar play?
Lance Dunbar is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Lance Dunbar played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lance Dunbar has played for DAL (2012–2016), LAR (2017).
Where did Lance Dunbar go to college?
Lance Dunbar played college football at North Texas.
How many touchdowns has Lance Dunbar scored?
Lance Dunbar has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Lance Dunbar's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lance Dunbar rated 57.8 for 2017, the 79th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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