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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 rush efficiency, which grades in the 98th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
86.3

97th percentile among RBs

10 games · 82 touches

Volume×0.1-0.02
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+2.30
Conversion×0.1+2.48
Ball security×0.06+0.92
Yards/carry×0.12+1.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.30

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed22▶

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

Burst31▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility44▶

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 Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry88▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion98▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume65▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency98▶

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
132
26/g
2
10
2.0/g
149
30/g
1
Away5
211
42/g
3
4
0.8/g
30
6/g
0
In division4
146
37/g
2
4
1.0/g
37
9/g
0
Out of division6
197
33/g
3
10
1.7/g
142
24/g
1
In wins6
269
45/g
4
5
0.8/g
41
7/g
0
In losses4
74
19/g
1
9
2.3/g
138
35/g
1
On grass8
170
21/g
2
11
1.4/g
153
19/g
1
On turf2
173
87/g
3
3
1.5/g
26
13/g
0
Indoors1
44
44/g
2
3
3.0/g
26
26/g
0
Outdoors9
299
33/g
3
11
1.2/g
153
17/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 3NO—47.3
Week 4KC—48.1
Week 6JAX—47.9
Week 9MIA7 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD68.6
Week 10CLE24 rush yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 11ATL44 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD66.9
Week 12LV74 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD66.9
Week 13NYJ129 rush yds, 1 TD80.1
Week 14KC58 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD79.4

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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