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Jaleel McLaughlin

RB

Jaleel McLaughlin plays RB in the NFL. He's currently with CLE, in his 4th season in the league. His 45.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 31st percentile. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,124 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 183#

College

Youngstown State

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
58.5

81th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 2 touches

Volume×0.1-0.86
Receiving×0.14-0.44
Total EPA×0.24+0.67
Conversion×0.1+0.59
Ball security×0.06+0.04
Yards/carry×0.12+1.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.83

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.5 (7.5–43.5)50% 25.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.1 (2.2–38.1)49% 20.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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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).

Size2▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency86▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry89▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion79▶

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

Receiving

Receiving27▶

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

Impact

Ball Security38▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE58.53311
2025DEN55.381871427
2024DEN45.716496124762
2023DEN71.5174101311602

Career profile

Jaleel McLaughlin has appeared in 44 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2023–2025), CLE (2026).

He has rushed for 1,124 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 59 passes for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with DEN: 496 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 71.5, in the 94th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2TB3 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 4PIT28 rush yds, 1 TD66.2
Week 5NYJ—47.6

Jaleel McLaughlin — common questions

What position does Jaleel McLaughlin play?
Jaleel McLaughlin is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jaleel McLaughlin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaleel McLaughlin has played for DEN (2023–2025), CLE (2026).
Where did Jaleel McLaughlin go to college?
Jaleel McLaughlin played college football at Youngstown State.
How many touchdowns has Jaleel McLaughlin scored?
Jaleel McLaughlin has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Jaleel McLaughlin's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaleel McLaughlin rated 58.5 for 2026, the 81st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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