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Deon Jackson

RB

Deon Jackson plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with NYG, capping a 3-season NFL career. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 283 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 218#

College

Duke

Draft

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Seasons

2021–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
19.8

3th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 19 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14-1.37
Total EPA×0.24-0.91
Conversion×0.1-0.75
Ball security×0.06-3.50
Yards/carry×0.12-1.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.75

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed84▶

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

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility27▶

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

Size66▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency4▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry14▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion19▶

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

Receiving

Receiving7▶

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

Impact

Ball Security0▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume35▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency1▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023NYG19.8216514
2022IND21.4122361302091
2021IND41.53311

Career profile

Deon Jackson has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: IND (2021–2022), NYG (2023).

He has rushed for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 35 passes for 223 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with IND: 236 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
5
5.0/g
14
14/g
0
Away1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In division1
5
5.0/g
14
14/g
0
Out of division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses2
5
2.5/g
14
7/g
0
On grass1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf1
5
5.0/g
14
14/g
0
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
14
7/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX14 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD0
Week 9LV2 rush yds, 0 TD46.1

Deon Jackson — common questions

What position does Deon Jackson play?
Deon Jackson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Deon Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deon Jackson has played for IND (2021–2022), NYG (2023).
Where did Deon Jackson go to college?
Deon Jackson played college football at Duke.
How many touchdowns has Deon Jackson scored?
Deon Jackson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Deon Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deon Jackson rated 19.8 for 2023, the 3rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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