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Steven Jackson

RB

A 1st-round pick (24th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Oregon State, Steven Jackson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2015 with NE, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Last season's 47.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 42nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His receiving stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11,447 rushing yards and 69 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

Oregon State

Draft

Rd 1, 24th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2015

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
56.2

77th percentile among RBs

12 games · 294 touches

Volume×0.1+2.03
Receiving×0.14+3.50
Total EPA×0.24-0.37
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06-1.16
Yards/carry×0.12-0.35
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.96

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed46▶

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).

Size93▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry34▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion58▶

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

Receiving

Receiving99▶

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

Impact

Ball Security13▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume94▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency33▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015NE49.92501120
2014ATL47.915707620148
2013ATL29.4125436331911
2012LAR51.6161045438321
2011LAR48.31511455423331
2010LAR32.4161241646383
2009LAR33.1151424450314
2008LAR56.21210437403791
2007LAR41.5122110025382711
2006LAR80.416152813908063
2005LAR41.91510468433202
2004LAR77.414673419189

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Steven Jackson has played in 160 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: LAR (2004–2012), ATL (2013–2014), NE (2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 2 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 11,447 yards and 69 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 460 passes for 3,675 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with LAR: 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 80.4, in the 95th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
633
90/g
5
21
3.0/g
194
28/g
0
Away5
410
82/g
2
19
3.8/g
185
37/g
1
In division5
346
69/g
1
15
3.0/g
112
22/g
1
Out of division7
697
100/g
6
25
3.6/g
267
38/g
0
In wins2
239
120/g
3
5
2.5/g
48
24/g
0
In losses10
804
80/g
4
35
3.5/g
331
33/g
1
On grass3
183
61/g
0
10
3.3/g
69
23/g
1
On turf9
860
96/g
7
30
3.3/g
310
34/g
0
Indoors8
794
99/g
7
25
3.1/g
248
31/g
0
Outdoors4
249
62/g
0
15
3.8/g
131
33/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI40 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD34.7
Week 2NYG53 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 3SEA66 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD37
Week 4BUF110 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 6WAS79 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 7DAL160 rush yds, 3 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD87.3
Week 9ARI17 rush yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 13MIA94 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD62.6
Week 14ARI64 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD4.8
Week 15SEA91 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD65.2
Week 16SF108 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 17ATL161 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD76.9

Steven Jackson — common questions

What position does Steven Jackson play?
Steven Jackson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Steven Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Steven Jackson has played for LAR (2004–2012), ATL (2013–2014), NE (2015).
Where did Steven Jackson go to college?
Steven Jackson played college football at Oregon State.
When was Steven Jackson drafted?
Steven Jackson was selected in round 1, 24th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Steven Jackson scored?
Steven Jackson has 79 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 69 rushing, 9 receiving).
What is Steven Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Steven Jackson rated 49.9 for 2015, the 45th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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