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Darius Jackson

RB

A 6th-round pick (216th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan, Darius Jackson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2021 with HOU, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons.

Size

6'0", 230#

College

Eastern Michigan

Draft

Rd 6, 216th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2021

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47

39th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.85
Receiving×0.14+0.10
Total EPA×0.24+0.15
Conversion×0.1-0.60
Ball security×0.06+0.15
Yards/carry×0.12-0.25
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.12

2018 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).

Size76▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency41▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion21▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security47▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency31▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018DAL47216

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Darius Jackson has played in 2 regular-season games, all with DAL.

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16TB—49
Week 17NYG16 rush yds, 0 TD40.2

Darius Jackson — common questions

What position does Darius Jackson play?
Darius Jackson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Darius Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darius Jackson has played for DAL (2018).
Where did Darius Jackson go to college?
Darius Jackson played college football at Eastern Michigan.
When was Darius Jackson drafted?
Darius Jackson was selected in round 6, 216th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darius Jackson scored?
Darius Jackson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Darius Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darius Jackson rated 47.0 for 2018, the 39th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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