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Lamar Gordon

RB

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. 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
33.5

8th percentile among RBs

14 games · 65 touches

Volume×0.1-0.17
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.83
Conversion×0.1-0.12
Ball security×0.06-3.06
Yards/carry×0.12-0.79
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.83

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed64▶

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

Burst62▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size64▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency17▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry15▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion38▶

(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 Security1▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume63▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency19▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DET47.912
2005PHI33.51418211179
2004MIA26.33641374
2003LAR59.392981859
2002LAR32.5122281302782

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
123
18/g
1
7
1.0/g
28
4/g
0
Away7
59
8/g
0
4
0.6/g
51
7/g
0
In division6
92
15/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division8
90
11/g
1
11
1.4/g
79
10/g
0
In wins6
70
12/g
1
10
1.7/g
66
11/g
0
In losses8
112
14/g
0
1
0.1/g
13
2/g
0
On grass10
162
16/g
1
10
1.0/g
74
7/g
0
On turf4
20
5/g
0
1
0.3/g
5
1/g
0
Indoors2
11
6/g
0
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
Outdoors12
171
14/g
1
10
0.8/g
74
6/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL4 rush yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 2SF40 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 3LV-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 4KC14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 5DAL5 rush yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 7LAC3 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 8DEN16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 9WAS9 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 10DAL57 rush yds, 0 TD68.3
Week 11NYG4 rush yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 12GB10 rush yds, 0 TD21.3
Week 14NYG17 rush yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 15LAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 17WAS—47.4

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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