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Joseph Jefferson

CB

Joseph Jefferson came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (74th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Western Kentucky. He last played in 2005 with IND, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His 55.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 68th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'1", 202#

College

Western Kentucky

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2005

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33.5

14th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.59
Pass rush×0.3-0.61
Ball skills×0.25-0.72
Run defense×0.2-0.51
Availability×0.1-1.52

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005IND33.53
2004IND55.89
2002IND33.38

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Joseph Jefferson has played in 20 regular-season games, all with IND.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 55.8, in the 68th percentile among DEFs that year.

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL—40.1
Week 9NE—40.1
Week 11CIN—42.7

Joseph Jefferson — common questions

What position does Joseph Jefferson play?
Joseph Jefferson is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Joseph Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joseph Jefferson has played for IND (2002–2005).
Where did Joseph Jefferson go to college?
Joseph Jefferson played college football at Western Kentucky.
When was Joseph Jefferson drafted?
Joseph Jefferson was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joseph Jefferson scored?
Joseph Jefferson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Joseph Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joseph Jefferson rated 33.5 for 2005, the 14th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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