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Justin Griffith

RB

Drafted 121st overall in the 4th round of the 2003 draft, Justin Griffith arrived from Mississippi State. His most recent season came in 2010 with HOU, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his rush efficiency, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 141 catches for 989 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 230#

College

Mississippi State

Draft

Rd 4, 121st overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2010

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
63.3

90th percentile among RBs

14 games · 59 touches

Volume×0.1-0.22
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.66
Conversion×0.1+1.09
Ball security×0.06+0.79
Yards/carry×0.12+0.33
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.94

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

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.

Agility3▶

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

Size58▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency89▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion88▶

(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 Security85▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency83▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009SEA33.5136191181
2008LV50.4729851
2007LV51.11327261651
2006ATL56.9131061231683
2005ATL49.81465211113
2004ATL54.81239222201
2003ATL63.314168211222

Career profile

Justin Griffith has appeared in 86 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: ATL (2003–2006), LV (2007–2008), SEA (2009).

He has rushed for 413 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 141 passes for 989 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with ATL: 220 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
76
11/g
0
10
1.4/g
65
9/g
1
Away7
92
13/g
0
11
1.6/g
57
8/g
1
In division5
62
12/g
0
4
0.8/g
27
5/g
0
Out of division9
106
12/g
0
17
1.9/g
95
11/g
2
In wins5
114
23/g
0
9
1.8/g
43
9/g
2
In losses9
54
6/g
0
12
1.3/g
79
9/g
0
On grass3
47
16/g
0
6
2.0/g
38
13/g
0
On turf11
121
11/g
0
15
1.4/g
84
8/g
2
Indoors10
104
10/g
0
16
1.6/g
91
9/g
1
Outdoors4
64
16/g
0
5
1.3/g
31
8/g
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL36 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD69.4
Week 2WAS3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 3TB6 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 4CAR12 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 6LAR1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7NO4 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 9PHI1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 10NYG2 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD50.5
Week 12TEN2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 13HOU19 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD49
Week 14CAR24 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 15IND9 rush yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 16TB16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 17JAX38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD56.7

Justin Griffith — common questions

What position does Justin Griffith play?
Justin Griffith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Justin Griffith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Griffith has played for ATL (2003–2006), LV (2007–2008), SEA (2009).
Where did Justin Griffith go to college?
Justin Griffith played college football at Mississippi State.
When was Justin Griffith drafted?
Justin Griffith was selected in round 4, 121st overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Griffith scored?
Justin Griffith has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 12 receiving).
What is Justin Griffith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Griffith rated 33.5 for 2009, the 12th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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