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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 85th 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.3

75th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 41 touches

Volume×0.1-0.48
Receiving×0.14-0.53
Total EPA×0.24+0.27
Conversion×0.1-0.23
Ball security×0.06+0.48
Yards/carry×0.12+0.80
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.74

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.

2025 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).

Size1▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency81▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry85▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion38▶

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

Receiving

Receiving24▶

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

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume52▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency64▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home4
101
25/g
1
Away4
86
22/g
0
In division4
122
31/g
1
Out of division4
65
16/g
0
In wins7
150
21/g
1
In losses1
37
37/g
0
On grass8
187
23/g
1
Indoors1
22
22/g
0
Outdoors7
165
24/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBUF21 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 6NYJ—40.4
Week 11KC19 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 13WAS24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 14LV22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 15GB4 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 16JAX37 rush yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 17KC40 rush yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 18LAC41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD63.8

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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