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Javontae Jean-Baptiste

LB

Javontae Jean-Baptiste came into the league as a 7th-round selection (222nd overall) in 2024, drafted out of Notre Dame; Ohio State. Now with WAS, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Last season's 40.5 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 31st percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'4", 260#

College

Notre Dame; Ohio State

Draft

Rd 7, 222nd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
35.9

21th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.71
Availability×0.1-0.68

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS35.93
2025WAS50.43
2024WAS40.59

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Javontae Jean-Baptiste has played in 15 regular-season games, all with WAS.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 40.5, in the 31st percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI—40.7
Week 2DAL—40.6
Week 5NYG—41.1

Javontae Jean-Baptiste — common questions

What position does Javontae Jean-Baptiste play?
Javontae Jean-Baptiste is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Javontae Jean-Baptiste played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Javontae Jean-Baptiste has played for WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Javontae Jean-Baptiste go to college?
Javontae Jean-Baptiste played college football at Notre Dame; Ohio State.
When was Javontae Jean-Baptiste drafted?
Javontae Jean-Baptiste was selected in round 7, 222nd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Javontae Jean-Baptiste scored?
Javontae Jean-Baptiste has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Javontae Jean-Baptiste's ScoutIndex Rating?
Javontae Jean-Baptiste rated 35.9 for 2026, the 21st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2024