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 84th 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
2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology55th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 6 touches
2013 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed15▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst14▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility8▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size84▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency56▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry62▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion51▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving46▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security43▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume21▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency73▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game21 vs BUF, 2014 Week 7
- Most receiving yards in a game37 on 3 catches vs PIT, 2009 Week 5
2013 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 5 3/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 32 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 12 6/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 4 0.7/g | 25 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 5 3/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 25 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 7 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 7 | 5 0.7/g | 30 4/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 16 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 21 4/g | 0 |
2013 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
- Tyrod TaylorQB · 2016
- LeSean McCoyRB · 2016
- Mike GillisleeRB · 2016
- Robert WoodsWR · 2016
- Charles ClayTE · 2016
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- Sammy WatkinsWR · 2016
- Justin HunterWR · 2016
Drafted in round 5, 2008
- Kenny MooreWR · pick 136
- John David BootyQB · pick 137
- Robert JamesLB · pick 138
- Ryan TorainRB · pick 139
- Brandon CarrCB · pick 140
- Gary BarnidgeTE · pick 141
- Zack BowmanDB · pick 142
- Orlando ScandrickDB · pick 143
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