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Jerald Sowell

FB

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 conversion stands out most — the 86th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.7

85th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 29 touches

Volume×0.1-0.50
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.75
Conversion×0.1+0.53
Ball security×0.06+0.44
Yards/carry×0.120.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.48

2005 attribute card

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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 Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry46▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion86▶

(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 Security71▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume49▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency84▶

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
15
1.9/g
59
7/g
2
Away7
13
1.9/g
96
14/g
0
In division5
7
1.4/g
23
5/g
1
Out of division10
21
2.1/g
132
13/g
1
In wins4
8
2.0/g
31
8/g
1
In losses11
20
1.8/g
124
11/g
1
On grass5
9
1.8/g
77
15/g
0
On turf10
19
1.9/g
78
8/g
2
Indoors1
3
3.0/g
14
14/g
0
Outdoors14
25
1.8/g
141
10/g
2

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC3 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 2MIA3 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD49.1
Week 3JAX1 rush yds, 1 TD58.8
Week 4BAL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48
Week 5TB—47.6
Week 7ATL3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 9LAC4 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD56.3
Week 10CAR2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 11DEN2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 12NO2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 13NE—48.5
Week 14LV4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 15MIA2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 16NE1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 17BUF1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD48.4

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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