Trace Armstrong

Drafted 12th overall in the 1st round of the 1989 draft, Trace Armstrong arrived from Florida; Arizona State. His most recent season came in 2003 with LV, capping a 15-season NFL career. He posted a 50.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 56th percentile among DEFs.

Size

6'4", 275#

College

Florida; Arizona State

Draft

Rd 1, 12th overall (1989)

Seasons

1989–2003

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

50.6

56th percentile among DEFs

8 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.64

Pass rush×0.3+1.57

Ball skills×0.25-0.74

Run defense×0.2-0.57

Availability×0.1-0.57

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2003	LV	50.6	8
2002	LV	70.6	12
2001	LV	34.3	3
2000	MIA	91	12
1999	MIA	71.8	14

Career profile

Trace Armstrong has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 91.0, in the 99th percentile among DEFs that year.

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 2	CIN	—	38.9
Week 3	DEN	—	71.4
Week 5	CHI	—	72.3
Week 6	CLE	—	64.4
Week 7	KC	—	35.5
Week 9	DET	—	42.6
Week 10	NYJ	—	36.4
Week 11	MIN	—	39.9

Trace Armstrong — common questions

What position does Trace Armstrong play?: Trace Armstrong is listed as a DE.
Which teams has Trace Armstrong played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Trace Armstrong has played for MIA (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003).
Where did Trace Armstrong go to college?: Trace Armstrong played college football at Florida; Arizona State.
When was Trace Armstrong drafted?: Trace Armstrong was selected in round 1, 12th overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Trace Armstrong scored?: Trace Armstrong has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Trace Armstrong's ScoutIndex Rating?: Trace Armstrong rated 50.6 for 2003, the 56th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Rick MirerQB · 2003
Rich GannonQB · 2003
Charlie GarnerRB · 2003
Jerry RiceWR · 2003
Tyrone WheatleyRB · 2003
Tim BrownWR · 2003
Jerry PorterWR · 2003
Marques TuiasosopoQB · 2003

Drafted in round 1, 1989

Steve WalshQB · pick 1
Troy AikmanQB · pick 1
Timm RosenbachQB · pick 2
Tony MandarichG · pick 2
Bobby HumphreyRB · pick 3
Barry SandersRB · pick 3
Derrick ThomasOLB · pick 4
Deion SandersCB · pick 5

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