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Taiwan Jones

RB

A 4th-round pick (125th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Eastern Washington, Taiwan Jones has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with NYG, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. His speed stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 260 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Eastern Washington

Draft

Rd 4, 125th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2023

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.7

59th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.91
Receiving×0.14+0.09
Total EPA×0.24+0.50
Conversion×0.1+0.01
Ball security×0.06+0.05
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.07

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

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).

Size34▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency58▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion56▶

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

Receiving

Receiving61▶

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

Impact

Ball Security31▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume6▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency78▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022BUF51.47
2021BUF50.67
2020BUF49.28
2019HOU55.184019
2018BUF49.15
2017BUF51.75111
2016LV49.810-8443
2015LV60.1127471061
2013LV54.11523255
2012LV45.71021211
2011LV49973225

Career profile

Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Taiwan Jones has played in 96 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: LV (2011–2016), BUF (2017–2018), HOU (2019), BUF (2020–2022).

He has rushed for 223 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 260 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with LV: 106 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ—49.2
Week 4ATL—48.3
Week 5CIN—49
Week 7TB1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 9NYJ—49.4

Taiwan Jones — common questions

What position does Taiwan Jones play?
Taiwan Jones is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Taiwan Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Taiwan Jones has played for LV (2011–2016), BUF (2017–2018), HOU (2019), BUF (2020–2022).
Where did Taiwan Jones go to college?
Taiwan Jones played college football at Eastern Washington.
When was Taiwan Jones drafted?
Taiwan Jones was selected in round 4, 125th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Taiwan Jones scored?
Taiwan Jones has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Taiwan Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
Taiwan Jones rated 51.4 for 2022, the 58th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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