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Jerald Sowell

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A 7th-round pick (231st overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Tulane, Jerald Sowell has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with TB, capping a 10-season NFL career. His efficiency stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 137 catches for 1,127 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 237#

College

Tulane

Draft

Rd 7, 231st overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2006

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.4

88th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 48 touches

Volume×0.1-0.31
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+2.19
Conversion×0.1-0.12
Ball security×0.06+0.67
Yards/carry×0.12+0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.02

2003 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).

Size67▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry47▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion37▶

(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 Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume61▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency97▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006TB49.2216
2005NYJ57.71511281552
2004NYJ59.81528453421
2003NYJ62.4162474361
2002NYJ46.7159851
2001NYJ47.7139119
2000NYJ49.412684
1999NYJ48.1105

Career profile

Jerald Sowell has appeared in 98 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (1999–2005), TB (2006).

He has rushed for 45 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 137 passes for 1,127 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NYJ: 436 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
23
2.9/g
209
26/g
0
Away8
24
3.0/g
227
28/g
1
In division6
16
2.7/g
133
22/g
0
Out of division10
31
3.1/g
303
30/g
1
In wins6
20
3.3/g
205
34/g
1
In losses10
27
2.7/g
231
23/g
0
On grass6
22
3.7/g
202
34/g
1
On turf10
25
2.5/g
234
23/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
21
21/g
0
Outdoors15
46
3.1/g
415
28/g
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD53
Week 2MIA2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 3NE5 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 4DAL3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 6BUF1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 7HOU3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 8PHI3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD52
Week 9NYG3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 10LV4 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD54.2
Week 11IND1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 12JAX5 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 13TEN5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 14BUF1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 15PIT2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 16NE2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 17MIA5 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD56.1

Jerald Sowell — common questions

What position does Jerald Sowell play?
Jerald Sowell is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Jerald Sowell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerald Sowell has played for NYJ (1999–2005), TB (2006).
Where did Jerald Sowell go to college?
Jerald Sowell played college football at Tulane.
When was Jerald Sowell drafted?
Jerald Sowell was selected in round 7, 231st overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jerald Sowell scored?
Jerald Sowell has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 5 receiving).
What is Jerald Sowell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jerald Sowell rated 49.2 for 2006, 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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