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Jonathan Ward

RB

Jonathan Ward is an NFL RB. Now with BAL, he's in his 7th NFL season. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 91 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 202#

College

Central Michigan

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2026

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.9

65th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.91
Receiving×0.14+0.45
Total EPA×0.24+0.51
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.060.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.07

2020 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).

Size43▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

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

Receiving

Receiving87▶

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

Impact

Ball Security27▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume7▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024PIT51.5422
2023TEN50.2211
2022TEN50.442527
2021ARI58.6933334
2020ARI52.971111

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Jonathan Ward has played in 26 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: ARI (2020–2021), TEN (2022–2023), PIT (2024).

He has rushed for 91 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 52 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with ARI: 33 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CAR—47.4
Week 5NYJ—48.4
Week 9MIA—48.6
Week 11SEA—49
Week 14NYG—48.5
Week 16SF—47.2
Week 17LAR1 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD54.5

Jonathan Ward — common questions

What position does Jonathan Ward play?
Jonathan Ward is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jonathan Ward played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Ward has played for ARI (2020–2021), TEN (2022–2023), PIT (2024).
Where did Jonathan Ward go to college?
Jonathan Ward played college football at Central Michigan.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Ward scored?
Jonathan Ward has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Jonathan Ward's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Ward rated 51.5 for 2024, the 69th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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