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Deon Dyer

RB

Deon Dyer came into the league as a 4th-round selection (117th overall) in 2000, drafted out of North Carolina. His most recent season came in 2002 with MIA, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2 catches for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 255#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 4, 117th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.7

45th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.77
Receiving×0.14-0.17
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1-0.08
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12-0.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.03

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed3▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility5▶

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

Size71▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry57▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion50▶

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

Receiving

Receiving42▶

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

Impact

Ball Security30▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume6▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002MIA51.11
2001MIA48.75
2000MIA52.53214

Career profile

Deon Dyer has appeared in 9 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with MIA.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with MIA: 14 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4NE—42.4
Week 5NYJ—48.8
Week 10NYJ—49.8
Week 14SF—50.4
Week 15NE—48.2

Deon Dyer — common questions

What position does Deon Dyer play?
Deon Dyer is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Deon Dyer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deon Dyer has played for MIA (2000–2002).
Where did Deon Dyer go to college?
Deon Dyer played college football at North Carolina.
When was Deon Dyer drafted?
Deon Dyer was selected in round 4, 117th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Deon Dyer scored?
Deon Dyer has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Deon Dyer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deon Dyer rated 51.1 for 2002, the 60th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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