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Jason Jefferson

DT

Drafted 193rd overall in the 6th round of the 2005 draft, Jason Jefferson arrived from Wisconsin. He last played in 2008 with ATL, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Last season's 34.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 18th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'1", 295#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 6, 193rd overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2008

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
27.8

3th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.59
Pass rush×0.3-0.56
Ball skills×0.25-0.71
Run defense×0.2-1.62
Availability×0.1-1.74

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008ATL34.98
2007BUF31.67
2006BUF27.82

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Jason Jefferson has played in 17 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2006–2007), ATL (2008).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 34.9, in the 18th percentile among DEFs that year.

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10IND—36.1
Week 17BAL—36.5

Jason Jefferson — common questions

What position does Jason Jefferson play?
Jason Jefferson is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Jason Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jason Jefferson has played for BUF (2006–2007), ATL (2008).
Where did Jason Jefferson go to college?
Jason Jefferson played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Jason Jefferson drafted?
Jason Jefferson was selected in round 6, 193rd overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jason Jefferson scored?
Jason Jefferson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jason Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jason Jefferson rated 34.9 for 2008, the 18th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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