Donnie Craft
Durable Contributor
Height6'0"
Weight206 lb
BornNov 19, 1959
Age66
CollegeLouisvilleSee College Stats
Rookie yr1982
Draft1982 · Rd 12, Pick 314 · HOU
A running back who maximized value through exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Their developmental was extended by consistently being on the field.
Combined Season Grid
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3 grids split in one view
| Season | Age | Team | G | GS | Rushing | Receiving | Defense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | TD | Y/A | TD% | 1D | 1D% | Fmb | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Ctch% | Y/R | Y/Tgt | AirYd/T | 1D | Tkl | Solo | Ast | TFL | QBHits | Sk | Dis | Int | PD | FF | FR | TD | Sfty | |||||
| 1982 | — | TEN | 9 | — | 18 | 42 | 3 | 2.3 | 16.7 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 230 | 1 | — | 10.0 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | — | TEN | 15 | — | 55 | 147 | 0 | 2.7 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 99 | 0 | — | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | — | 24 | — | 73 | 189 | 3 | 2.6 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 0 | 35 | 329 | 1 | — | 9.4 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
Rushing
Receiving
KV-H Anatomy
KV-H 42 · SolidA solid career by KV-H: a remarkably steady profile that scores 42 of 100, era-normalized against rush yds/g peers across 2 scored seasons, with a short career trimming the score.
53
Sustained
career value
×.6
53
Peak
best 3 seasons
×.4
×0.79
Longevity
career length
Blend 53 × longevity 0.79 = KV-H 42· confidence 100%
What builds the career mark of 53
On-field 33.7
Availability 19.3
On-field production Staying available
Season-by-season quality (era-relative rush yds/g)
1982bestavg 531983
All-Time Standing
how this career measures against the all-time greats at the position2
Depth
of 100
Reached 2% of the all-time Receptions leader — a rotational/depth all-time profile at the position.
2% of the all-time Receptions leader2
0 categories ≥25% of the all-time leader0
A 0–100 scale where 100 = matched the all-time leaderat this position. Built only from visible encyclopedia data — career production vs. the all-time leader, plus efficiency (EPA) and comparable-player confidence — so it's a transparent context score, not a subjective rating. Tiers: Elite ≥ 85 · Strong ≥ 65 · Solid ≥ 45 · Depth < 45. Comparable-player confidence: 88%.
Career Aging Trajectory
vs. position group average · KV-H basisAmber = this player (normalized to own peak). Indigo = average RBs aging curve. Group peak age: 21. Source: StatVault KV-H era (1999+).
College stats are not imported for this profile yet.
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Reference Graph
Career teammates and draft class, derived from year-by-year rosters — every name is linked.
Top Teammates
1982 Draft Class· this player went #314
Similar Players
Statistical + physical similarity across every player in the database, position-relevant (0–100%).
Movementderived from season history
- 1983final season
Last recorded season with TEN
- 1982draft
Drafted by HOU — Round 12, Pick 314
- 1982team change
Joined TEN (from HOU)
Athletic & Unique Profile
verified measurements and curated source-tagged facts6'0" / 206 lb
Frame
Knox
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Historical Knox · KV-H
Era-normalized career quality — z-scored against 2-season peers. See all →
42
peak 53
Season Report Cards· KV-H era-normalized per season
C+1982
C+1983
Availability
Career durability — games played vs. scheduled, across 2 seasons.
96%
Durability IQ
Composite score across availability, IR frequency, and injury severity. See all →
98
IronEra Translator
Rush Yds translated to the 2025NFL — each season's standing among its own-era peers, projected onto 2025's scoring environment. Modern-era (1999+) coverage.
| Season | Actual Rush Yds | Rush Yds/G | → 2025 Rush Yds | → 2025 /G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 42 | 4.7 | 171+129 | 10.1 |
| 1983 | 147 | 9.8 | 284+137 | 16.7 |
Data: nflverse:draft_picks, nflverse:players, wikipedia:season-stats (CC-BY-SA, facts-only), nfl.com:official-stats (facts-only reference), nfl.com:official-stats (games-played, facts-only reference) · multi-source verified via the StatVault Oracle · updated 6/18/2026
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #314 (Rd 12) · HOU · 1982 · +34 vs expected KV-H
42actual
8 expected · Δ+34
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