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Jerome Felton

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Jerome Felton came into the league as a 5th-round selection (146th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Furman. He last played in 2016 with BUF, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 50 catches for 421 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 248#

College

Furman

Draft

Rd 5, 146th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2016

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.6

67th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 28 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14-0.22
Total EPA×0.24+0.45
Conversion×0.1+1.35
Ball security×0.06+0.45
Yards/carry×0.12-0.45
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.06

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility20▶

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

Size80▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency42▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion91▶

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

Receiving

Receiving43▶

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

Impact

Ball Security73▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume47▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency71▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016BUF54.31213657
2015BUF51.742112
2014MIN55.2827
2013MIN50.48637
2012MIN52.44335
2011IND55.5810440
2010DET36.21576854
2009DET52.6134613133
2008DET4484953

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Jerome Felton has played in 80 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: DET (2008–2010), IND (2011), MIN (2012–2014), BUF (2015–2016).

He has rushed for 178 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 50 passes for 421 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with DET: 133 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
7
1.0/g
102
15/g
0
Away6
6
1.0/g
31
5/g
0
In division6
8
1.3/g
87
15/g
0
Out of division7
5
0.7/g
46
7/g
0
In wins2
1
0.5/g
7
4/g
0
In losses11
12
1.1/g
126
11/g
0
On grass3
5
1.7/g
29
10/g
0
On turf10
8
0.8/g
104
10/g
0
Indoors9
8
0.9/g
104
12/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
29
7/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO4 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 2MIN1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 3WAS5 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 4CHI12 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 5PIT8 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 6GB4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 10MIN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 11CLE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 12GB—48
Week 13CIN—46.7
Week 15ARI12 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 16SF1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 17CHI2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD61.5

Jerome Felton — common questions

What position does Jerome Felton play?
Jerome Felton is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Jerome Felton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerome Felton has played for DET (2008–2010), IND (2011), MIN (2012–2014), BUF (2015–2016).
Where did Jerome Felton go to college?
Jerome Felton played college football at Furman.
When was Jerome Felton drafted?
Jerome Felton was selected in round 5, 146th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jerome Felton scored?
Jerome Felton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jerome Felton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jerome Felton rated 54.3 for 2016, the 71st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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