Yards Created is Graham Barfield’s college running back charting methodology that began in 2016. At its core, Yards Created measures the number of yards a running back “creates” on his own, independent of offensive line play. The equation is simple: Yards Created = YPC – Yards Blocked.
Yards Created doesn’t just measure counting stats, though. It goes much deeper. Here are the statistical measures the Yards Created charting process covers:
- Missed tackles
- Defenders in the box
- Blockers in the box
- Receiving data (on a per route basis)
- Pass protection
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