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Jaylen Samuels

RB

A 5th-round pick (165th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of N.C. State, Jaylen Samuels has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2021 with HOU, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Last season's 25.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 7th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His efficiency stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 85 catches for 564 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 225#

College

N.C. State

Draft

Rd 5, 165th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2021

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61

83th percentile among RBs

9 games · 82 touches

Volume×0.1-0.02
Receiving×0.14+0.58
Total EPA×0.24+1.18
Conversion×0.1-0.08
Ball security×0.06+0.79
Yards/carry×0.12+0.31
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.33

2018 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst55▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility58▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size70▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry71▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion47▶

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

Receiving

Receiving89▶

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

Impact

Ball Security81▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021HOU43.339314
2020PIT40.4928946
2019PIT25.913351751473051
2018PIT619256261993

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Jaylen Samuels has played in 34 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2018–2020), HOU (2021).

As a passer he has thrown for 35 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 468 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 85 passes for 564 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with PIT: 305 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 25.9, in the 7th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
173
35/g
0
15
3.0/g
112
22/g
2
Away4
83
21/g
0
11
2.8/g
87
22/g
1
In division3
21
7/g
0
7
2.3/g
40
13/g
0
Out of division6
235
39/g
0
19
3.2/g
159
27/g
3
In wins5
170
34/g
0
12
2.4/g
92
18/g
1
In losses4
86
22/g
0
14
3.5/g
107
27/g
2
On grass8
203
25/g
0
23
2.9/g
188
24/g
2
On turf1
53
53/g
0
3
3.0/g
11
11/g
1
Indoors1
53
53/g
0
3
3.0/g
11
11/g
1
Outdoors8
203
25/g
0
23
2.9/g
188
24/g
2

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8CLE17 rush yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 9BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 10CAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 1 TD36.2
Week 12DEN1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 13LAC5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD57.1
Week 14LV28 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 15NE142 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD92.1
Week 16NO53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD62.9
Week 17CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD60.5

Jaylen Samuels — common questions

What position does Jaylen Samuels play?
Jaylen Samuels is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jaylen Samuels played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaylen Samuels has played for PIT (2018–2020), HOU (2021).
Where did Jaylen Samuels go to college?
Jaylen Samuels played college football at N.C. State.
When was Jaylen Samuels drafted?
Jaylen Samuels was selected in round 5, 165th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaylen Samuels scored?
Jaylen Samuels has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Jaylen Samuels's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaylen Samuels rated 43.3 for 2021, the 27th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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