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Devonta Freeman

RB

Drafted 103rd overall in the 4th round of the 2014 draft, Devonta Freeman arrived from Florida State. He last played in 2021 with BAL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His 59.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among RBs — solidly above average. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,720 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 206#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 4, 103rd overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2021

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
70

92th percentile among RBs

14 games · 232 touches

Volume×0.1+1.51
Receiving×0.14+0.78
Total EPA×0.24+0.42
Conversion×0.1+1.96
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+1.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.74

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst25▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility43▶

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

Size9▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry91▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion98▶

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

Receiving

Receiving90▶

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

Impact

Ball Security58▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume91▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency72▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021BAL59.4165765341901
2020NYG35.451721758
2019ATL14.9146562594104
2018ATL42.3268523
2017ATL70148657363171
2016ATL84.116107911544622
2015ATL83.315105611735783
2014ATL18.8162481302251

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Devonta Freeman has played in 98 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: ATL (2014–2019), NYG (2020), BAL (2021).

He has rushed for 4,720 yards and 38 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 298 passes for 2,263 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with ATL: 1,079 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 84.1, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
401
57/g
4
16
2.3/g
139
20/g
1
Away7
464
66/g
3
20
2.9/g
178
25/g
0
In division5
322
64/g
2
20
4.0/g
191
38/g
1
Out of division9
543
60/g
5
16
1.8/g
126
14/g
0
In wins8
511
64/g
6
22
2.8/g
223
28/g
1
In losses6
354
59/g
1
14
2.3/g
94
16/g
0
On grass3
209
70/g
2
11
3.7/g
88
29/g
0
On turf11
656
60/g
5
25
2.3/g
229
21/g
1
Indoors8
459
57/g
3
19
2.4/g
175
22/g
1
Outdoors6
406
68/g
4
17
2.8/g
142
24/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR66 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1CHI37 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 2GB84 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD74.8
Week 3DET106 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD89.1
Week 4BUF58 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58
Week 6MIA68 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 7NE72 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD74.8
Week 8NYJ41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 9CAR46 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 10DAL3 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 13MIN74 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 14NO91 rush yds, 1 TD53.6
Week 15TB126 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD99
Week 16NO36 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD7.4
Week 17CAR23 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD41.9

Devonta Freeman — common questions

What position does Devonta Freeman play?
Devonta Freeman is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Devonta Freeman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Devonta Freeman has played for ATL (2014–2019), NYG (2020), BAL (2021).
Where did Devonta Freeman go to college?
Devonta Freeman played college football at Florida State.
When was Devonta Freeman drafted?
Devonta Freeman was selected in round 4, 103rd overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Devonta Freeman scored?
Devonta Freeman has 50 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (38 rushing, 12 receiving).
What is Devonta Freeman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Devonta Freeman rated 59.4 for 2021, the 84th percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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