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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

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.8

53th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 33 touches

Volume×0.1-0.48
Receiving×0.14-0.77
Total EPA×0.24+0.11
Conversion×0.1+0.28
Ball security×0.06+0.59
Yards/carry×0.12-0.22
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.51

1999 attribute card

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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 Efficiency79▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry32▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion72▶

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

Receiving

Receiving15▶

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

Impact

Ball Security74▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency48▶

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)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
15
1.9/g
83
10/g
0
Away6
10
1.7/g
71
12/g
0
In division8
16
2.0/g
114
14/g
0
Out of division6
9
1.5/g
40
7/g
0
In wins3
5
1.7/g
37
12/g
0
In losses11
20
1.8/g
117
11/g
0
On grass4
9
2.3/g
68
17/g
0
On turf10
16
1.6/g
86
9/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
3
2/g
0
Outdoors12
24
2.0/g
151
13/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LAC2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 3CAR3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 4LAR1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD34
Week 5CLE3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 6PIT2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 7IND1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD48
Week 8JAX1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 9SEA—45.3
Week 10TEN2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD50
Week 11BAL1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 13SF2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 14CLE14 rush yds, 1 TD58.6
Week 16BAL3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 17JAX1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.7

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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