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Dri Archer

RB

Drafted 97th overall in the 3rd round of the 2014 draft, Dri Archer arrived from Kent State. He last played in 2016 with BUF, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 40 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 173#

College

Kent State

Draft

Rd 3, 97th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2016

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.3

38th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 17 touches

Volume×0.1-0.73
Receiving×0.14-0.79
Total EPA×0.24+0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.06
Ball security×0.06+0.27
Yards/carry×0.12+0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.01

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

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

Burst87▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility91▶

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

Size1▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency43▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry55▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion47▶

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

Receiving

Receiving16▶

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

Impact

Ball Security61▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume32▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency51▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015PIT52.36
2014PIT47.31040723

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Dri Archer has played in 16 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2014 with PIT: 40 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
3
0.4/g
20
3/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
3
1/g
0
In division4
3
0.8/g
19
5/g
0
Out of division6
4
0.7/g
4
1/g
0
In wins7
5
0.7/g
22
3/g
0
In losses3
2
0.7/g
1
0/g
0
On grass10
7
0.7/g
23
2/g
0
Outdoors10
7
0.7/g
23
2/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CLE4 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 4TB1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 5JAX2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 6CLE24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 7HOU7 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 8IND—45.9
Week 9BAL4 rush yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 11TEN1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 13NO—45.8
Week 17CIN-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD50.7

Dri Archer — common questions

What position does Dri Archer play?
Dri Archer is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Dri Archer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dri Archer has played for PIT (2014–2015).
Where did Dri Archer go to college?
Dri Archer played college football at Kent State.
When was Dri Archer drafted?
Dri Archer was selected in round 3, 97th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dri Archer scored?
Dri Archer has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dri Archer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dri Archer rated 52.3 for 2015, the 59th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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