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Jarrod Baxter

RB

Jarrod Baxter came into the league as a 5th-round selection (136th overall) in 2002, drafted out of New Mexico. His most recent season came in 2005 with ARI, capping a 4-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 243#

College

New Mexico

Draft

Rd 5, 136th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2005

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.9

20th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.62
Receiving×0.14-0.66
Total EPA×0.24-0.00
Conversion×0.1+0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.28
Yards/carry×0.12-0.48
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.48

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst41▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility43▶

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

Size85▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency19▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry22▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

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

Receiving

Receiving22▶

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

Impact

Ball Security63▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume36▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency41▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005ARI49.6314
2004HOU45.13113
2002HOU42.913145331

Career profile

Jarrod Baxter has appeared in 19 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: HOU (2002–2004), ARI (2005).

He has rushed for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 40 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with HOU: 33 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
2
0.3/g
16
3/g
0
Away7
3
0.4/g
17
2/g
1
In division5
5
1.0/g
33
7/g
1
Out of division8
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In wins4
1
0.3/g
5
1/g
0
In losses9
4
0.4/g
28
3/g
1
On grass11
4
0.4/g
31
3/g
1
On turf2
1
0.5/g
2
1/g
0
Indoors4
1
0.3/g
2
1/g
0
Outdoors9
4
0.4/g
31
3/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL1 rush yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 2LAC7 rush yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 3IND—46.9
Week 4PHI—45.6
Week 6BUF—41.7
Week 8JAX1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 9CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 10TEN1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD58.7
Week 11JAX2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 12NYG—44.7
Week 13IND1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 14PIT—42.1
Week 16WAS4 rush yds, 0 TD44.3

Jarrod Baxter — common questions

What position does Jarrod Baxter play?
Jarrod Baxter is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jarrod Baxter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jarrod Baxter has played for HOU (2002–2004), ARI (2005).
Where did Jarrod Baxter go to college?
Jarrod Baxter played college football at New Mexico.
When was Jarrod Baxter drafted?
Jarrod Baxter was selected in round 5, 136th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jarrod Baxter scored?
Jarrod Baxter has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Jarrod Baxter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jarrod Baxter rated 49.6 for 2005, the 56th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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