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 volume stands out most — the 91st 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
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology2th percentile among RBs
16 games · 324 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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 Efficiency4▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry12▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion9▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving56▶
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).
Volume91▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency2▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game119, 1 TD vs DET, 2000 Week 11
- Most receiving yards in a game94 on 1 catches, 1 TD vs CAR, 2001 Week 2
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 504 63/g | 2 | 22 2.8/g | 150 19/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 520 65/g | 4 | 20 2.5/g | 232 29/g | 0 |
| In division | 8 | 573 72/g | 4 | 20 2.5/g | 237 30/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 451 56/g | 2 | 22 2.8/g | 145 18/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 371 93/g | 2 | 12 3.0/g | 75 19/g | 0 |
| In losses | 12 | 653 54/g | 4 | 30 2.5/g | 307 26/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 237 59/g | 2 | 8 2.0/g | 50 13/g | 0 |
| On turf | 12 | 787 66/g | 4 | 34 2.8/g | 332 28/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 11 | 740 67/g | 4 | 34 3.1/g | 332 30/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 284 57/g | 2 | 8 1.6/g | 50 10/g | 0 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SF | 77 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 28.5 |
| Week 2 | DEN | 38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 55.6 |
| Week 3 | CAR | 97 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 35.7 |
| Week 4 | LAR | 41 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 11.9 |
| Week 5 | PHI | 47 rush yds, 0 TD | 28.3 |
| Week 6 | NYG | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 20.4 |
| Week 7 | LAR | 64 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD | 73.5 |
| Week 8 | NO | 75 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 51.7 |
| Week 9 | CAR | 90 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 10 | TB | 59 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 42.3 |
| Week 11 | DET | 119 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | 79.6 |
| Week 12 | SF | 76 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 21.4 |
| Week 13 | LV | 26 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 14 | SEA | 43 rush yds, 0 TD | 43.6 |
| Week 16 | NO | 53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD | 42.7 |
| Week 17 | KC | 107 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 63.3 |
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
- Chris ChandlerQB · 2001
- Mike VickQB · 2001
- Maurice SmithRB · 2001
- Bob ChristianFB · 2001
- Terance MathisWR · 2001
- Tony MartinWR · 2001
- Shawn JeffersonWR · 2001
- Brian FinneranWR · 2001
Drafted in round 7, 1994
- Ramondo StallingsDE · pick 195
- Lance TeichelmanDT · pick 196
- Gus FrerotteQB · pick 197
- Jay WalkerQB · pick 198
- Steve MatthewsQB · pick 199
- Jim PyneC · pick 200
- Carlester CrumplerTE · pick 202
- Frank HarveyRB · pick 204
Also from Utah; Moorpark College
- Curtis MarshWR · 1995–1997