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Jonathan Linton

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A 5th-round pick (131st overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of North Carolina, Jonathan Linton has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2000 with BUF, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Last season's 36.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 16th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His receiving stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 796 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 234#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 5, 131st overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.4

34th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 33 touches

Volume×0.1-0.45
Receiving×0.14+0.28
Total EPA×0.24+0.28
Conversion×0.1-0.76
Ball security×0.06-1.60
Yards/carry×0.12-0.53
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.15

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size74▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency40▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry27▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion16▶

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

Receiving

Receiving88▶

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

Impact

Ball Security8▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency61▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000BUF45.49101271
1999BUF36.8166955292281

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jonathan Linton has played in 25 regular-season games, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 796 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with BUF: 695 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 36.8, in the 16th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
68
17/g
0
Away5
33
7/g
0
In division3
58
19/g
0
Out of division6
43
7/g
0
In wins4
34
9/g
0
In losses5
67
13/g
0
On grass2
0
0/g
0
On turf7
101
14/g
0
Indoors2
9
5/g
0
Outdoors7
92
13/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2GB—49.5
Week 5IND58 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD56.4
Week 7LAC10 rush yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 8MIN9 rush yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 12KC—49.1
Week 13TB1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD58.1
Week 15IND—49.4
Week 16NE—49.6
Week 17SEA24 rush yds, 0 TD32.6

Jonathan Linton — common questions

What position does Jonathan Linton play?
Jonathan Linton is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Jonathan Linton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Linton has played for BUF (1999–2000).
Where did Jonathan Linton go to college?
Jonathan Linton played college football at North Carolina.
When was Jonathan Linton drafted?
Jonathan Linton was selected in round 5, 131st overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Linton scored?
Jonathan Linton has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Jonathan Linton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Linton rated 45.4 for 2000, the 34th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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