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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. Size is his calling card, grading in the 80th 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

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36.2

14th percentile among RBs · limited sample

15 games · 30 touches

Volume×0.1-0.54
Receiving×0.14-0.96
Total EPA×0.24-0.21
Conversion×0.1-0.70
Ball security×0.06-1.73
Yards/carry×0.12-0.35
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.68

2010 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed16▶

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

Burst20▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility16▶

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 Efficiency20▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion19▶

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

Receiving

Receiving11▶

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

Impact

Ball Security8▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume46▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency40▶

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)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
32
5/g
0
4
0.6/g
18
3/g
0
Away8
44
6/g
0
4
0.5/g
36
5/g
0
In division6
44
7/g
0
4
0.7/g
21
4/g
0
Out of division9
32
4/g
0
4
0.4/g
33
4/g
0
In wins6
27
5/g
0
2
0.3/g
11
2/g
0
In losses9
49
5/g
0
6
0.7/g
43
5/g
0
On grass4
13
3/g
0
2
0.5/g
12
3/g
0
On turf11
63
6/g
0
6
0.5/g
42
4/g
0
Indoors9
51
6/g
0
5
0.6/g
23
3/g
0
Outdoors6
25
4/g
0
3
0.5/g
31
5/g
0

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI7 rush yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 3MIN5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 4GB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 5LAR1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 6NYG8 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 8WAS3 rush yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 9NYJ3 rush yds, 0 TD48
Week 10BUF4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 11DAL14 rush yds, 0 TD25.4
Week 12NE2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 13CHI2 rush yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 14GB15 rush yds, 0 TD32.1
Week 15TB—48.4
Week 16MIA—48.6
Week 17MIN9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD53.5

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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