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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. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 82nd 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

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
35.9

12th percentile among RBs

15 games · 70 touches

Volume×0.1-0.18
Receiving×0.14-0.01
Total EPA×0.24-0.59
Conversion×0.1-0.55
Ball security×0.06+0.77
Yards/carry×0.12-0.83
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.56

2011 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

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.

Agility33▶

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

Size56▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency5▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry17▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion27▶

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

Receiving

Receiving57▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume57▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency32▶

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)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
104
13/g
0
13
1.6/g
99
12/g
1
Away7
47
7/g
0
13
1.9/g
80
11/g
0
In division6
68
11/g
0
11
1.8/g
66
11/g
1
Out of division9
83
9/g
0
15
1.7/g
113
13/g
0
In wins9
123
14/g
0
11
1.2/g
70
8/g
0
In losses6
28
5/g
0
15
2.5/g
109
18/g
1
On grass4
32
8/g
0
8
2.0/g
34
9/g
0
On turf11
119
11/g
0
18
1.6/g
145
13/g
1
Indoors11
120
11/g
0
18
1.6/g
145
13/g
1
Outdoors4
31
8/g
0
8
2.0/g
34
9/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYG7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI10 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 2PHI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 3TB2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 5GB2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 6CAR12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 7DET1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 9IND15 rush yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 10NO2 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD54.2
Week 11TEN11 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 12MIN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 13HOU16 rush yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 14CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 15JAX22 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD36
Week 16NO4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 17TB50 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD54.2

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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