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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 96th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
60.2

83th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22+1.21
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 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.

Burst92▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size96▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability26▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share47▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
24
4.8/g
300
60/g
2
Away7
40
5.7/g
450
64/g
0
In division4
23
5.8/g
287
72/g
1
Out of division8
41
5.1/g
463
58/g
1
In wins4
21
5.3/g
234
59/g
1
In losses8
43
5.4/g
516
65/g
1
On grass9
48
5.3/g
587
65/g
2
On turf3
16
5.3/g
163
54/g
0
Indoors2
9
4.5/g
94
47/g
0
Outdoors10
55
5.5/g
656
66/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN6 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD59.6
Week 2BUF5 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 3IND4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD66.3
Week 4HOU5 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD63.6
Week 5PIT2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 6DEN7 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD65.5
Week 8CLE8 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD83.2
Week 9CIN7 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 10DET5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD76.8
Week 12MIN4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD31.5
Week 13HOU8 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD77.7
Week 14CHI3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD64.8

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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