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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. Rush Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,165 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 183#

College

Youngstown State

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
71.5

94th percentile among RBs

17 games · 107 touches

Volume×0.1+0.17
Receiving×0.14+0.22
Total EPA×0.24+1.12
Conversion×0.1-0.20
Ball security×0.06+0.83
Yards/carry×0.12+1.70
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.57

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.

2023 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).

Size3▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency96▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry96▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion40▶

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

Receiving

Receiving78▶

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

Impact

Ball Security86▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency91▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE55.84721414
2025DEN55.381871427
2024DEN45.716496124762
2023DEN71.5174101311602

Career profile

Jaleel McLaughlin has appeared in 45 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2023–2025), CLE (2026).

He has rushed for 1,165 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 63 passes for 277 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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
237
26/g
1
19
2.1/g
83
9/g
1
Away8
173
22/g
0
12
1.5/g
77
10/g
1
In division6
138
23/g
0
9
1.5/g
36
6/g
0
Out of division11
272
25/g
1
22
2.0/g
124
11/g
2
In wins8
232
29/g
0
17
2.1/g
82
10/g
1
In losses9
178
20/g
1
14
1.6/g
78
9/g
1
On grass11
355
32/g
0
23
2.1/g
134
12/g
2
On turf6
55
9/g
1
8
1.3/g
26
4/g
0
Indoors4
48
12/g
0
5
1.3/g
29
7/g
0
Outdoors13
362
28/g
1
26
2.0/g
131
10/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV1 rec, -7 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 2WAS5 rush yds, 1 TD55.8
Week 3MIA15 rush yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 4CHI72 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD93
Week 5NYJ68 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD59.5
Week 6KC30 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 7GB45 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD65.6
Week 8KC33 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD69
Week 10BUF8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD30.8
Week 11MIN1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 12CLE4 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 13HOU15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 14LAC25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 15DET2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 16NE37 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD69.8
Week 17LAC44 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD62.1
Week 18LV6 rush yds, 0 TD37.3

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 55.8 for 2026, the 80th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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