Drafted 44th overall in the 2nd round of the 2005 draft, J.J. Arrington arrived from California; College of the Canyons. His most recent season came in 2008 with ARI, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 21.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 4th percentile. Few match his agility, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 92 catches for 692 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
5'9", 212#
College
California; College of the Canyons
Draft
Rd 2, 44th overall (2005)
Seasons
2005–2008
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology91th percentile among RBs
11 games · 60 touches
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed88▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst69▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility93▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size14▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency84▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry93▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion82▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security84▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume60▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency93▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
J.J. Arrington has appeared in 57 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with ARI.
He has rushed for 655 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 92 passes for 692 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with ARI: 254 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 21.6, in the 4th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game62 vs LAR, 2008 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game57 on 5 catches vs LAR, 2008 Week 9
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 76 11/g | 0 | 21 3.0/g | 169 24/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 112 28/g | 1 | 9 2.3/g | 85 21/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 134 27/g | 1 | 13 2.6/g | 126 25/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 6 | 54 9/g | 0 | 17 2.8/g | 128 21/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 155 22/g | 1 | 17 2.4/g | 161 23/g | 1 |
| In losses | 4 | 33 8/g | 0 | 13 3.3/g | 93 23/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 86 10/g | 0 | 22 2.4/g | 176 20/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 102 51/g | 1 | 8 4.0/g | 78 39/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 5 | 92 18/g | 0 | 16 3.2/g | 148 30/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 96 16/g | 1 | 14 2.3/g | 106 18/g | 1 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | ATL | -2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | CAR | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PHI | -4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 5 | BUF | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 55 |
| Week 6 | DAL | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 47.3 |
| Week 8 | CAR | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 50.5 |
| Week 9 | LAR | 62 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD | 73.8 |
| Week 10 | SF | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 11 | SEA | 40 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD | 65.9 |
| Week 12 | NYG | 5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD | 55 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.1 |
| Week 14 | LAR | 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 15 | MIN | 23 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 69.8 |
| Week 17 | SEA | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 48.4 |
J.J. Arrington — common questions
- What position does J.J. Arrington play?
- J.J. Arrington is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has J.J. Arrington played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.J. Arrington has played for ARI (2005–2008).
- Where did J.J. Arrington go to college?
- J.J. Arrington played college football at California; College of the Canyons.
- When was J.J. Arrington drafted?
- J.J. Arrington was selected in round 2, 44th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has J.J. Arrington scored?
- J.J. Arrington has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is J.J. Arrington's ScoutIndex Rating?
- J.J. Arrington rated 69.8 for 2008, the 91st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kurt WarnerQB · 2008
- Larry FitzgeraldWR · 2008
- Anquan BoldinWR · 2008
- Steve BreastonWR · 2008
- Tim HightowerRB · 2008
- Edgerrin JamesRB · 2008
- Jerheme UrbanWR · 2008
- Matt LeinartQB · 2008
Drafted in round 2, 2005
- David BaasC · pick 33
- Brodney PoolS · pick 34
- Reggie BrownWR · pick 35
- Barrett RuudILB · pick 36
- Shaun CodyNT · pick 37
- Stanford RouttCB · pick 38
- Mark BradleyWR · pick 39
- Josh BullocksS · pick 40