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Garrison Hearst

RB

Garrison Hearst came into the league as a 1st-round selection (3rd overall) in 1993, drafted out of Georgia. His most recent season came in 2004 with DEN, capping a 12-season NFL career. He posted a 49.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 60th percentile among RBs. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,027 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 1, 3rd overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
87.3

97th percentile among RBs

16 games · 293 touches

Volume×0.1+1.91
Receiving×0.14+0.62
Total EPA×0.24+1.39
Conversion×0.1-0.02
Ball security×0.06+1.20
Yards/carry×0.12+1.95
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.52

2001 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).

Size28▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry95▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion63▶

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

Receiving

Receiving90▶

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

Impact

Ball Security93▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume92▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency97▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004DEN58.86811220
2003SF49.9127683252111
2002SF66.5169728483171
2001SF87.31612064413471

Career profile

Garrison Hearst has appeared in 50 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SF (2001–2003), DEN (2004).

He has rushed for 3,027 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 116 passes for 895 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with SF: 1,206 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 87.3, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
658
82/g
1
18
2.3/g
126
16/g
0
Away8
548
69/g
3
23
2.9/g
221
28/g
1
In division8
543
68/g
1
23
2.9/g
146
18/g
0
Out of division8
663
83/g
3
18
2.3/g
201
25/g
1
In wins12
1,076
90/g
3
32
2.7/g
223
19/g
0
In losses4
130
33/g
1
9
2.3/g
124
31/g
1
On grass11
891
81/g
1
31
2.8/g
280
25/g
1
On turf5
315
63/g
3
10
2.0/g
67
13/g
0
Indoors4
280
70/g
3
8
2.0/g
64
16/g
0
Outdoors12
926
77/g
1
33
2.8/g
283
24/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB42 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ATL48 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 2LAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 3NYJ95 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD67.7
Week 4CAR74 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 5ATL78 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 7CHI46 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 105 yds, 1 TD75.7
Week 8DET82 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD74.4
Week 9NO145 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 10CAR92 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD79.9
Week 11IND106 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD96.2
Week 12BUF124 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD92.1
Week 13LAR39 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 14MIA103 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 15PHI72 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 16DAL35 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD25.9
Week 17NO57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD65.2

Garrison Hearst — common questions

What position does Garrison Hearst play?
Garrison Hearst is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Garrison Hearst played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Garrison Hearst has played for SF (2001–2003), DEN (2004).
Where did Garrison Hearst go to college?
Garrison Hearst played college football at Georgia.
When was Garrison Hearst drafted?
Garrison Hearst was selected in round 1, 3rd overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Garrison Hearst scored?
Garrison Hearst has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Garrison Hearst's ScoutIndex Rating?
Garrison Hearst rated 58.8 for 2004, the 82nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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