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Jarius Wright

WR

Jarius Wright came into the league as a 4th-round selection (118th overall) in 2012, drafted out of Arkansas. His most recent season came in 2019 with CAR, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 18.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 1st percentile. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 224 catches for 2,782 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 191#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 4, 118th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2019

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
58.3

77th percentile among WRs

7 games · 36 targets

Role×0.14+0.64
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22+0.26
EPA/target×0.3+0.81
Yards/target×0.12+0.63

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility79▶

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

Size17▶

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

Receiving

Hands71▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability76▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share75▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share77▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency84▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume52▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019CAR18.316-728296
2018CAR48.71639434471
2017MIN56.212181982
2016MIN47.9411671
2015MIN58.7152934442
2014MIN62.31571425882
2013MIN63.815264343
2012MIN58.3711223102

Career profile

Jarius Wright has appeared in 100 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2012–2017), CAR (2018–2019).

He has rushed for 143 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 224 passes for 2,782 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2014 with MIN: 588 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2013: a 63.8, in the 85th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
8
2.7/g
184
61/g
2
Away4
14
3.5/g
126
32/g
0
In division5
16
3.2/g
246
49/g
2
Out of division2
6
3.0/g
64
32/g
0
In wins5
14
2.8/g
248
50/g
2
In losses2
8
4.0/g
62
31/g
0
On grass3
13
4.3/g
115
38/g
0
On turf4
9
2.3/g
195
49/g
2
Indoors5
14
2.8/g
248
50/g
2
Outdoors2
8
4.0/g
62
31/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD—
Week 10DET3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 65 yds, 1 TD69
Week 12CHI7 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 13GB1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 14CHI2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 15LAR1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 16HOU8 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 17GB3 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD71

Jarius Wright — common questions

What position does Jarius Wright play?
Jarius Wright is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jarius Wright played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jarius Wright has played for MIN (2012–2017), CAR (2018–2019).
Where did Jarius Wright go to college?
Jarius Wright played college football at Arkansas.
When was Jarius Wright drafted?
Jarius Wright was selected in round 4, 118th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jarius Wright scored?
Jarius Wright has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Jarius Wright's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jarius Wright rated 18.3 for 2019, the 1st percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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