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Peyton Hillis

RB

Drafted 227th overall in the 7th round of the 2008 draft, Peyton Hillis arrived from Arkansas. His most recent season came in 2014 with NYG, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 20.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 4th percentile. Few match his size, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,832 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 250#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 7, 227th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.9

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 36 touches

Volume×0.1-0.53
Receiving×0.14-0.81
Total EPA×0.24-0.08
Conversion×0.1-0.59
Ball security×0.06+0.49
Yards/carry×0.12+0.29
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.54

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst14▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility21▶

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

Size97▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency27▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry73▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion23▶

(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).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NYG42.981151087
2013NYG37.7724721396
2012KC33.41330911062
2011CLE20.610587322130
2010CLE65.21613117711614772
2009DEN48.711541419
2008DEN86.3103435141791

Career profile

Peyton Hillis has appeared in 75 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: DEN (2008–2009), CLE (2010–2011), KC (2012), NYG (2013–2014).

As a passer he has thrown for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,832 yards and 23 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 134 passes for 1,050 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2010 with CLE: 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 65.2, in the 91st percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
27
7/g
0
5
1.3/g
50
13/g
0
Away4
88
22/g
0
5
1.3/g
37
9/g
0
In division3
84
28/g
0
4
1.3/g
32
11/g
0
Out of division5
31
6/g
0
6
1.2/g
55
11/g
0
In wins3
38
13/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses5
77
15/g
0
10
2.0/g
87
17/g
0
On grass2
55
28/g
0
3
1.5/g
28
14/g
0
On turf6
60
10/g
0
7
1.2/g
59
10/g
0
Indoors1
29
29/g
0
1
1.0/g
4
4/g
0
Outdoors7
86
12/g
0
9
1.3/g
83
12/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ARI—48.5
Week 3HOU—49.2
Week 4WAS31 rush yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 5ATL7 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 6PHI24 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 7DAL29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 9IND20 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD57.5
Week 10SEA4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.9

Peyton Hillis — common questions

What position does Peyton Hillis play?
Peyton Hillis is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Peyton Hillis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Peyton Hillis has played for DEN (2008–2009), CLE (2010–2011), KC (2012), NYG (2013–2014).
Where did Peyton Hillis go to college?
Peyton Hillis played college football at Arkansas.
When was Peyton Hillis drafted?
Peyton Hillis was selected in round 7, 227th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Peyton Hillis scored?
Peyton Hillis has 26 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (23 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Peyton Hillis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Peyton Hillis rated 42.9 for 2014, the 25th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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