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CJ Donaldson

RB

CJ Donaldson plays RB in the NFL. He's currently with NO, in his 1st season in the league. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 88th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'1", 230#

College

Ohio State; West Virginia

Draft

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Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.2

29th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.38
Receiving×0.14-0.84
Total EPA×0.24-0.18
Conversion×0.1+0.97
Ball security×0.06-2.46
Yards/carry×0.12+0.46
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.11

2026 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).

Size85▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry86▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion88▶

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

Receiving

Receiving15▶

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

Impact

Ball Security2▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume51▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NO45.2681410

Career profile

CJ Donaldson has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NO.

He has rushed for 81 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
36
12/g
0
Away3
45
15/g
0
In division1
18
18/g
0
Out of division5
63
13/g
0
In wins2
41
21/g
0
In losses4
40
10/g
0
On grass1
2
2/g
0
On turf5
79
16/g
0
Indoors4
40
10/g
0
Outdoors2
41
21/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 2BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD53
Week 3LV5 rush yds, 0 TD51
Week 4ATL18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 5MIN13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42
Week 6NYG39 rush yds, 0 TD39.7

CJ Donaldson — common questions

What position does CJ Donaldson play?
CJ Donaldson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has CJ Donaldson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), CJ Donaldson has played for NO (2026).
Where did CJ Donaldson go to college?
CJ Donaldson played college football at Ohio State; West Virginia.
How many touchdowns has CJ Donaldson scored?
CJ Donaldson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is CJ Donaldson's ScoutIndex Rating?
CJ Donaldson rated 45.2 for 2026, the 29th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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