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Clif Groce

FB

Clif Groce plays FB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2000 with CIN, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 36 catches for 199 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 245#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

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Seasons

1995–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
46.1

39th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 14 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14-0.75
Total EPA×0.24+0.10
Conversion×0.1+0.18
Ball security×0.06+0.31
Yards/carry×0.12-0.16
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.23

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size57▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency37▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry40▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

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

Receiving

Receiving19▶

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

Impact

Ball Security62▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume34▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency37▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000CIN46.1641145
1999CIN50.81422125154

Career profile

Clif Groce has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

He has rushed for 26 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 36 passes for 199 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with CIN: 154 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
5
1.7/g
17
6/g
0
Away3
6
2.0/g
28
9/g
0
In division5
10
2.0/g
42
8/g
0
Out of division1
1
1.0/g
3
3/g
0
In losses6
11
1.8/g
45
8/g
0
On grass5
10
2.0/g
43
9/g
0
On turf1
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
0
Outdoors6
11
1.8/g
45
8/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CLE3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 3JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 4BAL-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 5MIA1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 6TEN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 7PIT1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47.9

Clif Groce — common questions

What position does Clif Groce play?
Clif Groce is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Clif Groce played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Clif Groce has played for CIN (1999–2000).
Where did Clif Groce go to college?
Clif Groce played college football at Texas A&M.
How many touchdowns has Clif Groce scored?
Clif Groce has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Clif Groce's ScoutIndex Rating?
Clif Groce rated 46.1 for 2000, the 39th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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