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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 volume 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

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
32.4

10th percentile among RBs

16 games · 376 touches

Volume×0.1+2.77
Receiving×0.14+1.14
Total EPA×0.24-3.02
Conversion×0.1-1.22
Ball security×0.06+1.27
Yards/carry×0.12-1.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.33

2010 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

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 Efficiency7▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion9▶

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

Receiving

Receiving90▶

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

Impact

Ball Security93▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume99▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency3▶

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)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
546
68/g
4
21
2.6/g
135
17/g
0
Away8
695
87/g
2
25
3.1/g
248
31/g
0
In division6
427
71/g
3
23
3.8/g
198
33/g
0
Out of division10
814
81/g
3
23
2.3/g
185
19/g
0
In wins7
518
74/g
4
11
1.6/g
92
13/g
0
In losses9
723
80/g
2
35
3.9/g
291
32/g
0
On grass5
440
88/g
2
16
3.2/g
159
32/g
0
On turf11
801
73/g
4
30
2.7/g
224
20/g
0
Indoors11
858
78/g
5
27
2.5/g
198
18/g
0
Outdoors5
383
77/g
1
19
3.8/g
185
37/g
0

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI81 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 2LV75 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 3WAS58 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 4SEA70 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 5DET114 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 6LAC109 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 7TB110 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD78.7
Week 8CAR59 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD13.6
Week 10SF81 rush yds, 1 TD · 8 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 11ATL54 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 12DEN72 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -6 yds, 0 TD12.1
Week 13ARI102 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD23.5
Week 14NO96 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 15KC67 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 16SF48 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD24.2
Week 17SEA45 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD54.5

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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