Drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2002 draft, Lamar Gordon arrived from North Dakota State. His most recent season came in 2006 with DET, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 774 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 223#
College
North Dakota State
Draft
Rd 3, 84th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2006
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology9th percentile among RBs
12 games · 95 touches
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed61▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst57▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size59▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency3▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry12▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion11▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving87▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security9▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume72▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency27▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Lamar Gordon has appeared in 39 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: LAR (2002–2003), MIA (2004), PHI (2005), DET (2006).
He has rushed for 774 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 62 passes for 490 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with LAR: 298 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game92 vs ATL, 2003 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game68 on 10 catches vs WAS, 2002 Week 12
2002 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 85 17/g | 0 | 12 2.4/g | 107 21/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 143 20/g | 1 | 18 2.6/g | 171 24/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 46 12/g | 0 | 9 2.3/g | 105 26/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 182 23/g | 1 | 21 2.6/g | 173 22/g | 1 |
| In wins | 5 | 85 17/g | 0 | 12 2.4/g | 107 21/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 143 20/g | 1 | 18 2.6/g | 171 24/g | 1 |
| On grass | 5 | 113 23/g | 1 | 16 3.2/g | 145 29/g | 1 |
| On turf | 7 | 115 16/g | 0 | 14 2.0/g | 133 19/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 5 | 85 17/g | 0 | 12 2.4/g | 107 21/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 143 20/g | 1 | 18 2.6/g | 171 24/g | 1 |
2002 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | DEN | — | 49.1 |
| Week 3 | TB | 44 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 55.6 |
| Week 5 | SF | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD | 66 |
| Week 6 | LV | — | 44.4 |
| Week 7 | SEA | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 16.5 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 11 | CHI | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 12 | WAS | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 10 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 56.2 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 30 rush yds, 0 TD | 23.6 |
| Week 14 | KC | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 46.4 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 15.9 |
| Week 16 | SEA | 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 57.7 |
Lamar Gordon — common questions
- What position does Lamar Gordon play?
- Lamar Gordon is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Lamar Gordon played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lamar Gordon has played for LAR (2002–2003), MIA (2004), PHI (2005), DET (2006).
- Where did Lamar Gordon go to college?
- Lamar Gordon played college football at North Dakota State.
- When was Lamar Gordon drafted?
- Lamar Gordon was selected in round 3, 84th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Lamar Gordon scored?
- Lamar Gordon has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Lamar Gordon's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Lamar Gordon rated 47.9 for 2006, the 41st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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