Jalen Parmele came into the league as a 6th-round selection (176th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Toledo. He last played in 2014 with ARI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 187 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
5'11", 225#
College
Toledo
Draft
Rd 6, 176th overall (2008)
Seasons
2008–2014
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology36th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 47 touches
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed62▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst75▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility46▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size48▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency38▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry24▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion31▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving34▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security77▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume54▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency53▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Jalen Parmele has played in 31 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2008–2010), JAX (2012), ARI (2014).
He has rushed for 187 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 60 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2012 with JAX: 143 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game80 vs HOU, 2012 Week 11
- Most receiving yards in a game26 on 1 catches vs IND, 2012 Week 10
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 60 10/g | 0 | 3 0.5/g | 41 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 83 17/g | 0 | 4 0.8/g | 19 4/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 125 25/g | 0 | 5 1.0/g | 36 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 18 3/g | 0 | 2 0.3/g | 24 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 45 23/g | 0 | 1 0.5/g | 7 4/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 98 11/g | 0 | 6 0.7/g | 53 6/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 143 16/g | 0 | 7 0.8/g | 60 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 0 0/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 80 40/g | 0 | 3 1.5/g | 3 2/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 63 7/g | 0 | 4 0.4/g | 57 6/g | 0 |
2012 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIN | — | 45.1 |
| Week 2 | HOU | — | 48 |
| Week 3 | IND | — | 48.8 |
| Week 4 | CIN | — | 48.7 |
| Week 5 | CHI | — | 48.3 |
| Week 7 | LV | — | 41.7 |
| Week 8 | GB | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 51.9 |
| Week 9 | DET | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 10 | IND | 1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 52.2 |
| Week 11 | HOU | 80 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 37.8 |
| Week 12 | TEN | 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 62.1 |
Jalen Parmele — common questions
- What position does Jalen Parmele play?
- Jalen Parmele is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Jalen Parmele played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jalen Parmele has played for BAL (2008–2010), JAX (2012), ARI (2014).
- Where did Jalen Parmele go to college?
- Jalen Parmele played college football at Toledo.
- When was Jalen Parmele drafted?
- Jalen Parmele was selected in round 6, 176th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jalen Parmele scored?
- Jalen Parmele has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Jalen Parmele's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jalen Parmele rated 48.7 for 2014, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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