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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 92nd 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
66.8

88th percentile among RBs

14 games · 172 touches

Volume×0.1+0.86
Receiving×0.14+0.83
Total EPA×0.24+0.71
Conversion×0.1+1.40
Ball security×0.06+0.36
Yards/carry×0.12+0.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.74

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

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.

Agility39▶

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

Size58▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry69▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

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

Receiving

Receiving87▶

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

Impact

Ball Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume80▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency79▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
194
28/g
1
11
1.6/g
122
17/g
1
Away7
419
60/g
3
19
2.7/g
137
20/g
0
In division5
290
58/g
2
11
2.2/g
128
26/g
1
Out of division9
323
36/g
2
19
2.1/g
131
15/g
0
In wins8
333
42/g
0
14
1.8/g
81
10/g
1
In losses6
280
47/g
4
16
2.7/g
178
30/g
0
On grass3
213
71/g
1
9
3.0/g
68
23/g
0
On turf11
400
36/g
3
21
1.9/g
191
17/g
1
Indoors8
262
33/g
1
12
1.5/g
132
17/g
1
Outdoors6
351
59/g
3
18
3.0/g
127
21/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47
Week 2CAR37 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD59.3
Week 3NE3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 5SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 6CHI9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD55
Week 7DAL68 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD83.2
Week 10CAR61 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 11NYG76 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD86.4
Week 12TB8 rush yds, 0 TD11.5
Week 13PHI35 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 14NO37 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD72.8
Week 15NYJ59 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD29.5
Week 16BUF68 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 17TB147 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD64.9

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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