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Thomas Jones

RB

Thomas Jones came into the league as a 1st-round selection (7th overall) in 2000, drafted out of Virginia. His most recent season came in 2011 with KC, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 15.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 2nd percentile. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 94th percentile among his peers. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10,586 rushing yards and 68 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 212#

College

Virginia

Draft

Rd 1, 7th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2011

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
15.9

2th percentile among RBs

16 games · 158 touches

Volume×0.1+0.74
Receiving×0.14-0.23
Total EPA×0.24-2.35
Conversion×0.1-2.83
Ball security×0.06+1.23
Yards/carry×0.12-2.48
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.20

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed72▶

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).

Size24▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency2▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion1▶

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

Receiving

Receiving41▶

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

Impact

Ball Security94▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume78▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency9▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011KC15.916478543
2010KC31.416896614122
2009NYJ61.7161402141058
2008NYJ71.316131213362072
2007NYJ36.21611191282171
2006CHI50.916-41205636154
2005CHI37.8151335926143
2004CHI49.514948756427
2003TB44.415627324180
2002ARI30.29511220113
2001ARI47.416380521151
2000ARI18.214373232208

Career profile

Thomas Jones has appeared in 179 regular-season games across 12 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: ARI (2000–2002), TB (2003), CHI (2004–2006), NYJ (2007–2009), KC (2010–2011).

He has rushed for 10,586 yards and 68 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 308 passes for 2,023 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with NYJ: 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 71.3, in the 92nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
195
24/g
0
2
0.3/g
34
4/g
0
Away8
283
35/g
0
3
0.4/g
9
1/g
0
In division6
157
26/g
0
1
0.2/g
2
0/g
0
Out of division10
321
32/g
0
4
0.4/g
41
4/g
0
In wins7
247
35/g
0
3
0.4/g
34
5/g
0
In losses9
231
26/g
0
2
0.2/g
9
1/g
0
On grass12
323
27/g
0
3
0.3/g
36
3/g
0
On turf4
155
39/g
0
2
0.5/g
7
2/g
0
Indoors1
40
40/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors15
438
29/g
0
5
0.3/g
43
3/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 2DET40 rush yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 3LAC31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD25.1
Week 4MIN37 rush yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 5IND55 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 7LV19 rush yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 8LAC10 rush yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 9MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 10DEN4 rush yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 11NE48 rush yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 12PIT37 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 13CHI36 rush yds, 0 TD30.3
Week 14NYJ12 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 15GB48 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 16LV51 rush yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 17DEN42 rush yds, 0 TD31.7

Thomas Jones — common questions

What position does Thomas Jones play?
Thomas Jones is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Thomas Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Thomas Jones has played for ARI (2000–2002), TB (2003), CHI (2004–2006), NYJ (2007–2009), KC (2010–2011).
Where did Thomas Jones go to college?
Thomas Jones played college football at Virginia.
When was Thomas Jones drafted?
Thomas Jones was selected in round 1, 7th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Thomas Jones scored?
Thomas Jones has 71 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (68 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Thomas Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
Thomas Jones rated 15.9 for 2011, the 2nd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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