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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 volume stands out most — the 97th 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
41.7

22th percentile among RBs

14 games · 321 touches

Volume×0.1+2.24
Receiving×0.14-1.89
Total EPA×0.24-2.15
Conversion×0.1+0.45
Ball security×0.06+0.56
Yards/carry×0.12+1.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.18

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.

2024 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst66▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility57▶

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

Size59▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency37▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry90▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion75▶

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

Receiving

Receiving3▶

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

Impact

Ball Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume97▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency4▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
790
113/g
8
7
1.0/g
56
8/g
0
Away7
641
92/g
3
11
1.6/g
80
11/g
1
In division4
548
137/g
6
2
0.5/g
15
4/g
0
Out of division10
883
88/g
5
16
1.6/g
121
12/g
1
In wins6
746
124/g
7
7
1.2/g
58
10/g
1
In losses8
685
86/g
4
11
1.4/g
78
10/g
0
On grass2
210
105/g
0
3
1.5/g
36
18/g
0
On turf12
1,221
102/g
11
15
1.3/g
100
8/g
1
Indoors9
943
105/g
9
11
1.2/g
79
9/g
0
Outdoors5
488
98/g
2
7
1.4/g
57
11/g
1

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU48 rush yds, 1 TD41.1
Week 2GB103 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD72.4
Week 3CHI110 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 4PIT88 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 8HOU105 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD68.7
Week 9MIN48 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 10BUF114 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD23.1
Week 11NYJ57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD8.9
Week 12DET35 rush yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 13NE96 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD65.2
Week 15DEN107 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 16TEN218 rush yds, 3 TD83
Week 17NYG125 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47
Week 18JAX177 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD78.6

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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