ScoutIndex

JAX JAX

R.Jay Soward

WR

Drafted 29th overall in the 1st round of the 2000 draft, R.Jay Soward arrived from USC. His most recent season came in 2004 with JAX, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his speed, which grades in the 96th percentile.

Size

5'11", 182#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 1, 29th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2004

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
27.6

3th percentile among WRs

11 games · 34 targets

Role×0.14-0.64
Hands×0.1-2.04
Volume×0.12-0.37
Total EPA×0.22-1.07
EPA/target×0.3-1.64
Yards/target×0.12-1.34

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

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

Burst53▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size16▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat19▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share30▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share20▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency6▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000JAX27.61128141541

Career profile

R.Jay Soward has appeared in 11 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with JAX.

He has rushed for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
6
0.9/g
108
15/g
1
Away4
8
2.0/g
46
12/g
0
In division7
9
1.3/g
95
14/g
0
Out of division4
5
1.3/g
59
15/g
1
In wins4
4
1.0/g
65
16/g
0
In losses7
10
1.4/g
89
13/g
1
On grass9
11
1.2/g
135
15/g
1
On turf2
3
1.5/g
19
10/g
0
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
20
20/g
0
Outdoors10
12
1.2/g
134
13/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BAL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD23.2
Week 3CIN20 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 4IND2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 5PIT1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 6BAL—24.6
Week 7TEN3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 8WAS8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD38.3
Week 9DAL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD34.2
Week 11SEA—43.3
Week 13TEN1 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 14CLE2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD56.5

R.Jay Soward — common questions

What position does R.Jay Soward play?
R.Jay Soward is listed as a WR.
Which teams has R.Jay Soward played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), R.Jay Soward has played for JAX (2000).
Where did R.Jay Soward go to college?
R.Jay Soward played college football at USC.
When was R.Jay Soward drafted?
R.Jay Soward was selected in round 1, 29th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has R.Jay Soward scored?
R.Jay Soward has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is R.Jay Soward's ScoutIndex Rating?
R.Jay Soward rated 27.6 for 2000, the 3rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2000

Also from USC