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Aaron Jones

RB

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 yards/carry stands out most — the 99th 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

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
75

94th percentile among RBs

10 games · 90 touches

Volume×0.1+0.02
Receiving×0.14-1.50
Total EPA×0.24+0.69
Conversion×0.1+1.63
Ball security×0.06+0.90
Yards/carry×0.12+2.73
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.49

Week 1 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Rush yds46.8 (13.8–79.8)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.8 (13.8–79.8)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.8 (13.8–79.8)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.8 (13.8–79.8)52% 45.5+
Rush yds46.8 (13.8–79.8)52% 45.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)20% 0.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

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

Burst87▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility82▶

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

Size18▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry99▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion95▶

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

Receiving

Receiving3▶

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

Impact

Ball Security88▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume65▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency86▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN33.8541021272
2025MIN45.2125482281991
2024MIN53.81711385514082
2023GB73116562302331
2022GB84.21711212593955
2021GB75.4157994523916
2020GB93.91411049473552
2019GB77.216108416494743
2018GB76127288262061
2017GB75104484922

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)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
225
45/g
3
5
1.0/g
6
1/g
0
Away5
223
45/g
1
4
0.8/g
16
3/g
0
In division5
127
25/g
1
4
0.8/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division5
321
64/g
3
5
1.0/g
22
4/g
0
In wins5
204
41/g
3
2
0.4/g
9
2/g
0
In losses5
244
49/g
1
7
1.4/g
13
3/g
0
On grass8
282
35/g
3
7
0.9/g
12
2/g
0
On turf2
166
83/g
1
2
1.0/g
10
5/g
0
Indoors2
166
83/g
1
2
1.0/g
10
5/g
0
Outdoors8
282
35/g
3
7
0.9/g
12
2/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CHI49 rush yds, 1 TD58.1
Week 5DAL125 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD99
Week 6MIN41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD20.4
Week 7NO131 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD86.7
Week 9DET12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 10CHI12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 13TB20 rush yds, 1 TD66.8
Week 14CLE-2 rush yds, 0 TD33
Week 15CAR47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD66.9
Week 16MIN13 rush yds, 0 TD47.3

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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