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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

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.3

71th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 14 touches

Volume×0.1-0.71
Receiving×0.14-0.02
Total EPA×0.24+0.67
Conversion×0.1+1.19
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12-0.54
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.20

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility8▶

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

Size88▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency68▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion91▶

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

Receiving

Receiving51▶

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

Impact

Ball Security55▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume33▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency84▶

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)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
52
10/g
0
Away7
1
0.1/g
5
1/g
0
In division5
5
1.0/g
45
9/g
0
Out of division7
1
0.1/g
12
2/g
0
In wins6
2
0.3/g
17
3/g
0
In losses6
4
0.7/g
40
7/g
0
On grass3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf9
6
0.7/g
57
6/g
0
Outdoors12
6
0.5/g
57
5/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3ARI—48.2
Week 4NE2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 5LAR6 rush yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 6SF—46.8
Week 7MIA—40.1
Week 8NE2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 9SEA2 rush yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 11CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 13LV—46.6
Week 15CLE1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 16MIA1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 17NYJ—46.4

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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