Drafted 214th overall in the 7th round of the 2000 draft, Jarious Jackson arrived from Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2003 with DEN, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his arm strength, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 114 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 228#
College
Notre Dame
Draft
Rd 7, 214th overall (2000)
Seasons
2000–2003
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology41th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 9 dropbacks
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed71▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst42▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size14▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength85▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracyno data▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security31▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance68▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility85▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency46▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume13▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion63▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jarious Jackson has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DEN.
As a passer he has thrown for 114 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2001 with DEN: 73 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game73 vs KC, 2001 Week 14
- Most rushing yards in a game9 vs GB, 2003 Week 17
2003 splits
regular season2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 17 | GB | 41 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.4 |
Jarious Jackson — common questions
- What position does Jarious Jackson play?
- Jarious Jackson is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Jarious Jackson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jarious Jackson has played for DEN (2000–2003).
- Where did Jarious Jackson go to college?
- Jarious Jackson played college football at Notre Dame.
- When was Jarious Jackson drafted?
- Jarious Jackson was selected in round 7, 214th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jarious Jackson scored?
- Jarious Jackson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Jarious Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jarious Jackson rated 45.7 for 2003, the 41st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2003
- Clinton PortisRB · 2003
- Rod SmithWR · 2003
- Shannon SharpeTE · 2003
- Ashley LelieWR · 2003
- Danny KanellQB · 2003
- Quentin GriffinRB · 2003
- Steve BeuerleinQB · 2003
Drafted in round 7, 2000
- Brad St. LouisLS · pick 210
- Darrick VaughnDB · pick 211
- Tim RattayQB · pick 212
- Mike GreenRB · pick 213
- Sekou SanyikaLB · pick 215
- Delbert CowsetteDE · pick 216
- Jeremiah ParkerDE · pick 217
- Orantes GrantLB · pick 219
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