John Avery came into the league as a 1st-round selection (29th overall) in 1998, drafted out of Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC. He last played in 2003 with MIN, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 48 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'9", 190#
College
Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC
Draft
Rd 1, 29th overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2003
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology53th percentile among RBs · limited sample
6 games · 3 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size4▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency36▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry42▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion37▶
(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 Security43▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume21▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency78▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, John Avery has played in 11 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIA (1999), MIN (2003).
He has rushed for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 48 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with MIN: 24 yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game13 vs NE, 1999 Week 7
- Most receiving yards in a game13 on 1 catches vs CHI, 2003 Week 2
2003 splits
regular season2003 game log
John Avery — common questions
- What position does John Avery play?
- John Avery is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has John Avery played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Avery has played for MIA (1999), MIN (2003).
- Where did John Avery go to college?
- John Avery played college football at Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC.
- When was John Avery drafted?
- John Avery was selected in round 1, 29th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has John Avery scored?
- John Avery has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is John Avery's ScoutIndex Rating?
- John Avery rated 48.9 for 2003, the 53rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Daunte CulpepperQB · 2003
- Randy MossWR · 2003
- Moe WilliamsRB · 2003
- Onterrio SmithRB · 2003
- Gus FrerotteQB · 2003
- Kelly CampbellWR · 2003
- Michael BennettRB · 2003
- Nate BurlesonWR · 2003
Drafted in round 1, 1998
- Peyton ManningQB · pick 1
- Ryan LeafQB · pick 2
- Andre WadsworthDE · pick 3
- Charles WoodsonFS · pick 4
- Curtis EnisRB · pick 5
- Grant WistromDE · pick 6
- Kyle TurleyOT · pick 7
- Greg EllisDE · pick 8
Also from Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC
- Roell PrestonWR · 1995–1999
- Lonny CalicchioK · 1997–1997
- Jeff MillerOT · 1995–1996