A 5th-round pick (182nd overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Texas-El Paso, Aaron Jones has built an NFL career since. Now with MIN, he's in his 10th NFL season. Last season's 45.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 34th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His volume stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8,036 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns.
Size
5'9", 208#
College
Texas-El Paso
Draft
Rd 5, 182nd overall (2017)
Seasons
2017–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology15th percentile among RBs
5 games · 109 touches
Week 1 projection · vs GB
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2026 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed31▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst74▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility74▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size23▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency19▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry83▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion15▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving6▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security17▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume93▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency4▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Aaron Jones has played in 129 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: GB (2017–2023), MIN (2024–2026).
He has rushed for 8,036 yards and 54 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 363 passes for 2,755 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with MIN: 1,138 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 93.9, in the 98th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game168, 2 TD vs DET, 2020 Week 2
- Most receiving yards in a game159 on 7 catches, 2 TD vs KC, 2019 Week 8
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 134 67/g | 1 | 4 2.0/g | 34 17/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 276 92/g | 1 | 8 2.7/g | 38 13/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 145 73/g | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 265 88/g | 1 | 12 4.0/g | 72 24/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 410 82/g | 2 | 12 2.4/g | 72 14/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 163 82/g | 0 | 5 2.5/g | 34 17/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 247 82/g | 2 | 7 2.3/g | 38 13/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 247 82/g | 2 | 7 2.3/g | 38 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 163 82/g | 0 | 5 2.5/g | 34 17/g | 0 |
2026 game log
Aaron Jones — common questions
- What position does Aaron Jones play?
- Aaron Jones is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Aaron Jones played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Aaron Jones has played for GB (2017–2023), MIN (2024–2026).
- Where did Aaron Jones go to college?
- Aaron Jones played college football at Texas-El Paso.
- When was Aaron Jones drafted?
- Aaron Jones was selected in round 5, 182nd overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Aaron Jones scored?
- Aaron Jones has 75 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (54 rushing, 21 receiving).
- What is Aaron Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Aaron Jones rated 33.8 for 2026, the 15th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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