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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. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 85th 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
18.2

1th percentile among RBs

14 games · 144 touches

Volume×0.1+0.52
Receiving×0.14-0.80
Total EPA×0.24-2.19
Conversion×0.1-0.26
Ball security×0.06-2.47
Yards/carry×0.12-1.24
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.97

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

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).

Size20▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency2▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry9▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion35▶

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

Receiving

Receiving17▶

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

Impact

Ball Security2▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume80▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency5▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
230
29/g
1
17
2.1/g
105
13/g
0
Away6
143
24/g
1
15
2.5/g
103
17/g
0
In division7
196
28/g
0
14
2.0/g
113
16/g
0
Out of division7
177
25/g
2
18
2.6/g
95
14/g
0
In wins3
95
32/g
1
3
1.0/g
35
12/g
0
In losses11
278
25/g
1
29
2.6/g
173
16/g
0
On grass11
322
29/g
2
25
2.3/g
138
13/g
0
On turf3
51
17/g
0
7
2.3/g
70
23/g
0
Indoors1
3
3/g
0
2
2.0/g
17
17/g
0
Outdoors13
370
28/g
2
30
2.3/g
191
15/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG16 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD27.8
Week 2DAL70 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD29.6
Week 4GB24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 5SF36 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD25
Week 6CLE9 rush yds, 1 TD41
Week 7PHI35 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD53
Week 8DAL50 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 9NO26 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD62
Week 10WAS16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 11MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD28.5
Week 12PHI-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 13NYG11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 15JAX40 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 16BAL39 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD50.7

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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