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Warrick Dunn

RB

Warrick Dunn came into the league as a 1st-round selection (12th overall) in 1997, drafted out of Florida State. His most recent season came in 2008 with TB, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 35.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 10th percentile. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8,961 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 187#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 1, 12th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
35.4

10th percentile among RBs

15 games · 233 touches

Volume×0.1+1.44
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-1.32
Conversion×0.1-1.98
Ball security×0.06+1.55
Yards/carry×0.12-0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.39

2008 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).

Size3▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency6▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry51▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

(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 Security98▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume88▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency12▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008TB35.415786247330
2007ATL4.516718437238
2006ATL36.31611404221701
2005ATL86.11614163292201
2004ATL51.9161106929293
2003ATL76.7116723373362
2002ATL48.4159277503772
2001TB22.8134473685573
2000TB72.51611338444221
1999TB33.115616645892

Career profile

Warrick Dunn has appeared in 149 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: TB (1999–2001), ATL (2002–2007), TB (2008).

He has rushed for 8,961 yards and 43 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 427 passes for 3,532 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with ATL: 1,416 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 86.1, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
448
56/g
1
22
2.8/g
171
21/g
0
Away7
338
48/g
1
25
3.6/g
159
23/g
0
In division6
381
64/g
1
17
2.8/g
113
19/g
0
Out of division9
405
45/g
1
30
3.3/g
217
24/g
0
In wins8
512
64/g
2
25
3.1/g
212
27/g
0
In losses7
274
39/g
0
22
3.1/g
118
17/g
0
On grass11
602
55/g
1
32
2.9/g
224
20/g
0
On turf4
184
46/g
1
15
3.8/g
106
27/g
0
Indoors3
184
61/g
1
13
4.3/g
98
33/g
0
Outdoors12
602
50/g
1
34
2.8/g
232
19/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO54 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 2ATL49 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 3CHI31 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD63.3
Week 4GB63 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 5DEN74 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD55
Week 6CAR115 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 7SEA37 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 8DAL2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 11MIN53 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD23.2
Week 12DET90 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD73.9
Week 13NO74 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 14CAR49 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 15ATL40 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 16LAC20 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD32.5
Week 17LV37 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD41.9

Warrick Dunn — common questions

What position does Warrick Dunn play?
Warrick Dunn is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Warrick Dunn played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Warrick Dunn has played for TB (1999–2001), ATL (2002–2007), TB (2008).
Where did Warrick Dunn go to college?
Warrick Dunn played college football at Florida State.
When was Warrick Dunn drafted?
Warrick Dunn was selected in round 1, 12th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Warrick Dunn scored?
Warrick Dunn has 55 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (43 rushing, 12 receiving).
What is Warrick Dunn's ScoutIndex Rating?
Warrick Dunn rated 35.4 for 2008, the 10th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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