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Jamal Anderson

RB

A 7th-round pick (201st overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Utah; Moorpark College, Jamal Anderson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with ATL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 20.0 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 2nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His receiving stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,273 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 237#

College

Utah; Moorpark College

Draft

Rd 7, 201st overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2001

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42.5

23th percentile among RBs

3 games · 58 touches

Volume×0.1-0.24
Receiving×0.14+0.82
Total EPA×0.24+0.21
Conversion×0.1-1.04
Ball security×0.06-0.98
Yards/carry×0.12-0.72
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.81

2001 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).

Size47▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency13▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry15▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion12▶

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

Receiving

Receiving92▶

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

Impact

Ball Security14▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume59▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency21▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001ATL42.53190131111
2000ATL20161024642382
1999ATL42.6259234

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Jamal Anderson has played in 21 regular-season games, all with ATL.

He has rushed for 1,273 yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 47 passes for 527 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with ATL: 1,024 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 20.0, in the 2nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
98
98/g
0
1
1.0/g
94
94/g
1
Away2
92
46/g
1
2
1.0/g
17
9/g
0
In division2
184
92/g
1
2
1.0/g
102
51/g
1
Out of division1
6
6/g
0
1
1.0/g
9
9/g
0
In wins2
104
52/g
0
2
1.0/g
103
52/g
1
In losses1
86
86/g
1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
On grass2
92
46/g
1
2
1.0/g
17
9/g
0
On turf1
98
98/g
0
1
1.0/g
94
94/g
1
Indoors1
98
98/g
0
1
1.0/g
94
94/g
1
Outdoors2
92
46/g
1
2
1.0/g
17
9/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF86 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 2CAR98 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD49.6
Week 3ARI6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.5

Jamal Anderson — common questions

What position does Jamal Anderson play?
Jamal Anderson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jamal Anderson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jamal Anderson has played for ATL (1999–2001).
Where did Jamal Anderson go to college?
Jamal Anderson played college football at Utah; Moorpark College.
When was Jamal Anderson drafted?
Jamal Anderson was selected in round 7, 201st overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jamal Anderson scored?
Jamal Anderson has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Jamal Anderson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jamal Anderson rated 42.5 for 2001, the 23rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 1994

Also from Utah; Moorpark College