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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 95th 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
56.3

74th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14-0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22+0.64
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst88▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size95▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability72▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume48▶

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
21
3.0/g
346
49/g
1
Away6
20
3.3/g
297
50/g
3
In division4
8
2.0/g
96
24/g
1
Out of division9
33
3.7/g
547
61/g
3
In wins7
24
3.4/g
426
61/g
1
In losses6
17
2.8/g
217
36/g
3
On grass12
39
3.3/g
635
53/g
3
On turf1
2
2.0/g
8
8/g
1
Outdoors13
41
3.2/g
643
49/g
4

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL-6 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 2PIT6 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD56.9
Week 4WAS2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD34.4
Week 8PHI2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD56.5
Week 9TEN3 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 10HOU1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 11NYG1 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 12BUF2 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD46.4
Week 13MIA6 rec, 128 yds, 1 TD80.7
Week 14IND1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 15TEN3 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD48.4
Week 16NE4 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD69.8
Week 17KC5 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD59.9

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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