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 81st 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology31th percentile among RBs · limited sample
3 games · 3 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed16▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst44▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility56▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size81▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency33▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry37▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion32▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security36▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume14▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency26▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game7 vs LAC, 2002 Week 2
- Most receiving yards in a game16 on 2 catches vs JAX, 2002 Week 11
2004 splits
regular season2004 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Bryant JohnsonWR · 2005
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Drafted in round 5, 2002
- Randy FasaniQB · pick 137
- John OwensTE · pick 138
- Justin BannanDT · pick 139
- Bobby GrayS · pick 140
- Andra DavisILB · pick 141
- Scott FujitaOLB · pick 143
- Herb HaygoodWR · pick 144
- Kyle JohnsonRB · pick 145
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