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Jason Snelling

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Jason Snelling came into the league as a 7th-round selection (244th overall) in 2007, drafted out of Virginia. His most recent season came in 2013 with ATL, capping a 7-season NFL career. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 61.9 ScoutIndex Rating, the 88th percentile at the position. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,420 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 234#

College

Virginia

Draft

Rd 7, 244th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2013

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.9

76th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 13 touches

Volume×0.1-0.72
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.15
Conversion×0.1+1.24
Ball security×0.06+0.21
Yards/carry×0.12-0.29
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.43

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed10▶

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

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility49▶

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

Size53▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency80▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry33▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion90▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security56▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume31▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency69▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013ATL50.8131641292163
2012ATL38.81663312031
2011ATL35.915151261791
2010ATL61.9143242443033
2009ATL66.8146134302591
2008ATL501462889
2007ATL53.97431

Career profile

Jason Snelling has appeared in 93 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with ATL.

He has rushed for 1,420 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 168 passes for 1,249 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with ATL: 613 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 66.8, in the 88th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11TB13 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 12IND6 rush yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 13LAR—46.7
Week 14NO9 rush yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 15TB-1 rush yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 16ARI18 rush yds, 1 TD63.1
Week 17SEA-2 rush yds, 0 TD31.1

Jason Snelling — common questions

What position does Jason Snelling play?
Jason Snelling is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Jason Snelling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jason Snelling has played for ATL (2007–2013).
Where did Jason Snelling go to college?
Jason Snelling played college football at Virginia.
When was Jason Snelling drafted?
Jason Snelling was selected in round 7, 244th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jason Snelling scored?
Jason Snelling has 17 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 9 receiving).
What is Jason Snelling's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jason Snelling rated 50.8 for 2013, the 56th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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