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George Jones

RB

A 5th-round pick (154th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of San Diego State; Bakersfield College, George Jones has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with CLE, capping a 3-season NFL career.

Size

5'9", 212#

College

San Diego State; Bakersfield College

Draft

Rd 5, 154th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43

25th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.14+0.20
Total EPA×0.24+0.16
Conversion×0.1-0.70
Ball security×0.06+0.17
Yards/carry×0.12-0.43
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.78

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size10▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency17▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry25▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion19▶

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

Receiving

Receiving71▶

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

Impact

Ball Security51▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume24▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency25▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999CLE43415

Career profile

George Jones has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CLE.

He has rushed for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3BAL—49.1
Week 4NE2 rush yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 5CIN14 rush yds, 0 TD33.4
Week 6JAX-1 rush yds, 0 TD46

George Jones — common questions

What position does George Jones play?
George Jones is listed as an RB.
Which teams has George Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), George Jones has played for CLE (1999).
Where did George Jones go to college?
George Jones played college football at San Diego State; Bakersfield College.
When was George Jones drafted?
George Jones was selected in round 5, 154th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has George Jones scored?
George Jones has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is George Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
George Jones rated 43.0 for 1999, the 25th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 1997

Also from San Diego State; Bakersfield College