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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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
49.8

60th percentile among WRs · limited sample

10 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.01
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

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

Burst91▶

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

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability40▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share43▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume49▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
9
1.8/g
110
22/g
2
Away5
15
3.0/g
207
41/g
2
In division3
13
4.3/g
172
57/g
1
Out of division7
11
1.6/g
145
21/g
3
In wins8
14
1.8/g
163
20/g
3
In losses2
10
5.0/g
154
77/g
1
On grass8
20
2.5/g
276
35/g
4
On turf2
4
2.0/g
41
21/g
0
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
16
16/g
0
Outdoors9
22
2.4/g
301
33/g
4

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNE3 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD—
Week 2ATL3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 5KC2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 6HOU3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 8TB1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD48.1
Week 12BUF1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 13IND2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 14CAR1 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD48.4
Week 15PIT2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 16LV1 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD56.5
Week 17HOU8 rec, 138 yds, 1 TD93

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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