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Matt Jones

WR

A 1st-round pick (21st overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, Matt Jones has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2008 with JAX, capping a 4-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 165 catches for 2,142 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 218#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2008

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55.1

70th percentile among WRs · limited sample

15 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22+0.34
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed90▶

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

Burst86▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size97▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008JAX60.212647502
2007JAX49.810243174
2006JAX56.313-6416434
2005JAX55.1151251364325

Career profile

Matt Jones has appeared in 50 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with JAX.

As a passer he has thrown for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 165 passes for 2,142 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with JAX: 750 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
21
3.0/g
281
40/g
2
Away8
15
1.9/g
151
19/g
3
In division6
13
2.2/g
159
27/g
2
Out of division9
23
2.6/g
273
30/g
3
In wins11
25
2.3/g
330
30/g
4
In losses4
11
2.8/g
102
26/g
1
On grass11
25
2.3/g
334
30/g
3
On turf4
11
2.8/g
98
25/g
2
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
47
24/g
1
Outdoors13
31
2.4/g
385
30/g
4

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNE6 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1SEA6 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 2IND7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 3NYJ4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 4DEN-7 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 6PIT-7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD54.6
Week 8LAR4 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD56.9
Week 9HOU3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 10BAL12 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD90
Week 11TEN3 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD63.4
Week 12ARI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 13CLE3 rush yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 14IND3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 15SF2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 16HOU5 rush yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 17TEN6 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD70.5

Matt Jones — common questions

What position does Matt Jones play?
Matt Jones is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Matt Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Jones has played for JAX (2005–2008).
Where did Matt Jones go to college?
Matt Jones played college football at Arkansas.
When was Matt Jones drafted?
Matt Jones was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Jones scored?
Matt Jones has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
What is Matt Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Jones rated 60.2 for 2008, the 83rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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