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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. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 97th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
86.1

97th percentile among RBs

16 games · 309 touches

Volume×0.1+2.10
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.43
Conversion×0.1+0.56
Ball security×0.06+0.82
Yards/carry×0.12+2.98
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.13

2005 attribute card

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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 Efficiency97▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry97▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion86▶

(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 Security85▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume93▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency93▶

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
741
93/g
1
18
2.3/g
157
20/g
1
Away8
675
84/g
2
11
1.4/g
63
8/g
0
In division6
423
71/g
1
10
1.7/g
95
16/g
0
Out of division10
993
99/g
2
19
1.9/g
125
13/g
1
In wins8
872
109/g
3
14
1.8/g
95
12/g
0
In losses8
544
68/g
0
15
1.9/g
125
16/g
1
On grass4
308
77/g
1
7
1.8/g
43
11/g
0
On turf12
1,108
92/g
2
22
1.8/g
177
15/g
1
Indoors10
957
96/g
2
21
2.1/g
172
17/g
1
Outdoors6
459
77/g
1
8
1.3/g
48
8/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI117 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD65.5
Week 2SEA54 rush yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 3BUF97 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD64.2
Week 4MIN126 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD99
Week 5NE83 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD71.1
Week 6NO100 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD72.9
Week 7NYJ155 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD90.4
Week 9MIA88 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 10GB76 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD55.2
Week 11TB82 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58.8
Week 12DET116 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD95.9
Week 13CAR80 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 14NO73 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 15CHI81 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 16TB59 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 17CAR29 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.7

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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