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J.J. Arrington

RB

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 speed, which grades in the 94th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
21.6

4th percentile among RBs

15 games · 137 touches

Volume×0.1+0.50
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-1.71
Conversion×0.1-1.65
Ball security×0.06-0.21
Yards/carry×0.12-1.42
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.07

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

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

Burst72▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility90▶

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

Size10▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency3▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry7▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

(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 Security20▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume77▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency8▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008ARI69.8111881302541
2007ARI36.31578292411
2006ARI29.71619858
2005ARI21.615370225139

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
185
26/g
0
9
1.3/g
51
7/g
0
Away8
185
23/g
2
16
2.0/g
88
11/g
0
In division5
166
33/g
1
10
2.0/g
65
13/g
0
Out of division10
204
20/g
1
15
1.5/g
74
7/g
0
In wins5
170
34/g
1
7
1.4/g
46
9/g
0
In losses10
200
20/g
1
18
1.8/g
93
9/g
0
On grass9
255
28/g
0
14
1.6/g
71
8/g
0
On turf6
115
19/g
2
11
1.8/g
68
11/g
0
Indoors4
107
27/g
2
7
1.8/g
38
10/g
0
Outdoors11
263
24/g
0
18
1.6/g
101
9/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD31.5
Week 3SEA9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 4SF13 rush yds, 0 TD32.3
Week 5CAR14 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 7TEN30 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 8DAL5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD36
Week 9SEA40 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD68.6
Week 10DET24 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 11LAR45 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD64.3
Week 12JAX39 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 13SF59 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 14WAS26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD9.9
Week 15HOU11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD31.8
Week 16PHI23 rush yds, 0 TD33.2
Week 17IND27 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD57

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.

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Drafted in round 2, 2005