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Jacob Saylors

RB

Jacob Saylors is an NFL RB. Now with DET, he's in his 4th NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 195#

College

East Tennessee State

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.7

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.92
Receiving×0.14+0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rush yds19.8 (1.8–37.7)48% 20.5+
Rush yds19.8 (1.8–37.7)48% 20.5+
Rush yds19.8 (1.8–37.7)48% 20.5+
Rush yds19.8 (1.8–37.7)48% 20.5+
Rush yds19.8 (1.8–37.7)48% 20.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)10% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)10% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)10% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)10% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)10% 0.5+
Rec0.8 (0–2)56% 0.5+
Rec0.8 (0–2)56% 0.5+
Rec0.8 (0–2)56% 0.5+
Rec0.8 (0–2)56% 0.5+
Rec0.8 (0–2)56% 0.5+
Rec yds10.9 (0–28.9)51% 10.5+
Rec yds10.9 (0–28.9)51% 10.5+
Rec yds10.9 (0–28.9)51% 10.5+
Rec yds10.9 (0–28.9)51% 10.5+
Rec yds10.9 (0–28.9)51% 10.5+

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

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry65▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

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

Receiving

Receiving59▶

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

Impact

Ball Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume7▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency65▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET50.75
2025DET50.41111

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jacob Saylors has played in 16 regular-season games, all with DET.

He has rushed for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with DET: 11 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—48.4
Week 2BUF—49.4
Week 3NYJ—48.8
Week 4CAR—48.3
Week 5ARI—49.4

Jacob Saylors — common questions

What position does Jacob Saylors play?
Jacob Saylors is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jacob Saylors played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jacob Saylors has played for DET (2025–2026).
Where did Jacob Saylors go to college?
Jacob Saylors played college football at East Tennessee State.
How many touchdowns has Jacob Saylors scored?
Jacob Saylors has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jacob Saylors's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jacob Saylors rated 50.7 for 2026, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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