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Jonathan Taylor

RB

A 2nd-round pick (41st overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Jonathan Taylor has built an NFL career since. He's currently with IND, in his 7th season in the league. He graded out among the best RBs in the league last season — a 99.0 ScoutIndex Rating, the 100th percentile at the position. His speed stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8,090 rushing yards and 76 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 226#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 2, 41st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
15.5

2th percentile among RBs

11 games · 220 touches

Volume×0.1+1.37
Receiving×0.14-1.37
Total EPA×0.24-3.50
Conversion×0.1-0.97
Ball security×0.06-2.76
Yards/carry×0.12+0.31
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.51

Week 1 projection · vs BAL

Methodology
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush yds66.7 (19.7–113.7)46% 70.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rush TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec3.6 (1–6)49% 3.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+
Rec yds34.6 (8–61.3)48% 35.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

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

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility52▶

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

Size54▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency7▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion14▶

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

Receiving

Receiving4▶

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

Impact

Ball Security3▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency2▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND62.66492715163
2025IND9917158518463782
2024IND41.714143111181361
2023IND60.1107417191531
2022IND15.511861428143
2021IND9917181118403602
2020IND97.415116911362991

Career profile

Jonathan Taylor has appeared in 90 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with IND.

He has rushed for 8,090 yards and 76 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 202 passes for 1,632 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with IND: 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
359
72/g
2
10
2.0/g
43
9/g
0
Away6
502
84/g
2
18
3.0/g
100
17/g
0
In division4
315
79/g
1
13
3.3/g
51
13/g
0
Out of division7
546
78/g
3
15
2.1/g
92
13/g
0
In wins2
218
109/g
1
5
2.5/g
36
18/g
0
In losses8
482
60/g
2
19
2.4/g
93
12/g
0
On grass3
259
86/g
1
10
3.3/g
52
17/g
0
On turf8
602
75/g
3
18
2.3/g
91
11/g
0
Indoors7
636
91/g
4
16
2.3/g
86
12/g
0
Outdoors4
225
56/g
0
12
3.0/g
57
14/g
0

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU161 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 2JAX54 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 3KC71 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD22.5
Week 4TEN42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD0
Week 7TEN58 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD57
Week 8WAS76 rush yds, 0 TD5
Week 10LV147 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD85.4
Week 11PHI84 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD25
Week 12PIT86 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 13DAL82 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 15MIN1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54.1

Jonathan Taylor — common questions

What position does Jonathan Taylor play?
Jonathan Taylor is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jonathan Taylor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Taylor has played for IND (2020–2026).
Where did Jonathan Taylor go to college?
Jonathan Taylor played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Jonathan Taylor drafted?
Jonathan Taylor was selected in round 2, 41st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Taylor scored?
Jonathan Taylor has 83 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (76 rushing, 7 receiving).
What is Jonathan Taylor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Taylor rated 62.6 for 2026, the 85th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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