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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 receiving stands out most — the 97th 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
75.4

94th percentile among RBs

15 games · 223 touches

Volume×0.1+1.56
Receiving×0.14+2.34
Total EPA×0.24+1.20
Conversion×0.1-0.52
Ball security×0.06-0.03
Yards/carry×0.12+1.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.25

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.

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed45▶

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

Burst86▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility81▶

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

Size20▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency91▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry92▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion22▶

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

Receiving

Receiving97▶

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

Impact

Ball Security22▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume89▶

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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
359
45/g
2
31
3.9/g
261
33/g
4
Away7
440
63/g
2
21
3.0/g
130
19/g
2
In division4
254
64/g
2
18
4.5/g
142
36/g
5
Out of division11
545
50/g
2
34
3.1/g
249
23/g
1
In wins13
737
57/g
4
50
3.8/g
378
29/g
6
In losses2
62
31/g
0
2
1.0/g
13
7/g
0
On grass14
696
50/g
4
48
3.4/g
385
28/g
6
On turf1
103
103/g
0
4
4.0/g
6
6/g
0
Outdoors15
799
53/g
4
52
3.5/g
391
26/g
6

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSF41 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 129 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NO9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD34.2
Week 2DET67 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 48 yds, 3 TD87.9
Week 3SF82 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 4PIT48 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD32
Week 5CIN103 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 6CHI76 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD76.8
Week 7WAS19 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 8ARI59 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 9KC53 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 10SEA25 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 12LAR23 rush yds, 0 TD32.1
Week 14CHI35 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 1 TD68.5
Week 15BAL58 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD63.1
Week 16CLE66 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD69.6
Week 17MIN76 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD67.2

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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