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Chris Hetherington

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Chris Hetherington is an NFL FB. He last played in 2006 with SF, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 50 catches for 319 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Yale

Draft

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Seasons

1996–2006

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.9

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 37 touches

Volume×0.1-0.41
Receiving×0.14-1.18
Total EPA×0.24-0.25
Conversion×0.1+0.38
Ball security×0.06+0.70
Yards/carry×0.12-0.68
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.21

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).

Size96▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry20▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion77▶

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

Receiving

Receiving4▶

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

Impact

Ball Security78▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency38▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006SF48.522
2005SF49.4103526
2004LV43.644328
2003LV49.29223
2002LAR46.4312
2001CAR38.3131223124
2000CAR42.914652141161
1999CAR50.5117

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Chris Hetherington has played in 66 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CAR (1999–2001), LAR (2002), LV (2003–2004), SF (2005–2006).

He has rushed for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 50 passes for 319 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with CAR: 124 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
10
1/g
0
7
1.0/g
45
6/g
1
Away7
55
8/g
2
7
1.0/g
71
10/g
0
In division6
13
2/g
0
2
0.3/g
12
2/g
0
Out of division8
52
7/g
2
12
1.5/g
104
13/g
1
In wins7
15
2/g
0
5
0.7/g
33
5/g
1
In losses7
50
7/g
2
9
1.3/g
83
12/g
0
On grass11
59
5/g
1
8
0.7/g
57
5/g
1
On turf3
6
2/g
1
6
2.0/g
59
20/g
0
Indoors3
6
2/g
1
6
2.0/g
59
20/g
0
Outdoors11
59
5/g
1
8
0.7/g
57
5/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS7 rush yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 2SF5 rush yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 5DAL—48.6
Week 6SEA—50.3
Week 8SF4 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 9ATL—49.1
Week 10LAR—47.3
Week 11NO2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 12MIN6 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD66.7
Week 13GB1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD54.4
Week 14LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 15KC8 rush yds, 1 TD57.4
Week 16LAC1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD14
Week 17LV29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD54.3

Chris Hetherington — common questions

What position does Chris Hetherington play?
Chris Hetherington is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Chris Hetherington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Hetherington has played for CAR (1999–2001), LAR (2002), LV (2003–2004), SF (2005–2006).
Where did Chris Hetherington go to college?
Chris Hetherington played college football at Yale.
How many touchdowns has Chris Hetherington scored?
Chris Hetherington has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Chris Hetherington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Hetherington rated 48.5 for 2006, the 43rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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