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Velus Jones Jr.

RB

Drafted 71st overall in the 3rd round of the 2022 draft, Velus Jones Jr. arrived from Tennessee; USC. Now with SEA, he's in his 5th NFL season. Few match his speed, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 217 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 204#

College

Tennessee; USC

Draft

Rd 3, 71st overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.6

50th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.79
Receiving×0.14-0.35
Total EPA×0.24+0.30
Conversion×0.1+0.07
Ball security×0.06+0.10
Yards/carry×0.12+0.19
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.21

Week 1 projection · vs NE

Methodology
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush yds23.0 (5.1–41)43% 25.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.3 (2.4–38.3)50% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed99▶

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

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size53▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency70▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion65▶

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

Receiving

Receiving29▶

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

Impact

Ball Security47▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume28▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency48▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SEA50.62201-1
2025SEA45.5532
2024CHI45.121118
2023CHI38.11351420
2022CHI40.411103171071

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Velus Jones Jr. has played in 33 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CHI (2022–2024), SEA (2025–2026).

He has rushed for 217 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with CHI: 103 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5SF—49.4
Week 6DEN20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD49.7

Velus Jones Jr. — common questions

What position does Velus Jones Jr. play?
Velus Jones Jr. is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Velus Jones Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Velus Jones Jr. has played for CHI (2022–2024), SEA (2025–2026).
Where did Velus Jones Jr. go to college?
Velus Jones Jr. played college football at Tennessee; USC.
When was Velus Jones Jr. drafted?
Velus Jones Jr. was selected in round 3, 71st overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Velus Jones Jr. scored?
Velus Jones Jr. has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Velus Jones Jr. rated 50.6 for 2026, the 50th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2022

Also from Tennessee; USC