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Jermar Jefferson

RB

Jermar Jefferson came into the league as a 7th-round selection (257th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Oregon State. He's currently with ARI, in his 5th season in the league. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 96 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 215#

College

Oregon State

Draft

Rd 7, 257th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2025

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.9

52th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 7 touches

Volume×0.1-0.82
Receiving×0.14+0.15
Total EPA×0.24+0.24
Conversion×0.1-0.14
Ball security×0.06+0.13
Yards/carry×0.12-0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.02

2024 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed33▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility10▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size42▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency49▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry49▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion42▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security47▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume23▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency60▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024DET49.9222110
2021DET57.64742423

Career profile

Jermar Jefferson has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

He has rushed for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 33 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with DET: 74 yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16CHI13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 17SF9 rush yds, 0 TD47

Jermar Jefferson — common questions

What position does Jermar Jefferson play?
Jermar Jefferson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jermar Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jermar Jefferson has played for DET (2021–2024).
Where did Jermar Jefferson go to college?
Jermar Jefferson played college football at Oregon State.
When was Jermar Jefferson drafted?
Jermar Jefferson was selected in round 7, 257th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jermar Jefferson scored?
Jermar Jefferson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is Jermar Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jermar Jefferson rated 49.9 for 2024, the 52nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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