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 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
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology7th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 22 touches
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed92▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst67▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility94▶
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/Carry8▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion9▶
(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 Security72▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume48▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency27▶
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
2006 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 4 0.5/g | 30 4/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 4 0.5/g | 28 4/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 2 0.3/g | 23 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 6 0.6/g | 35 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 23 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 6 0.5/g | 35 3/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 7 0.6/g | 57 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 1 0.3/g | 1 0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 8 | 2 0.3/g | 5 1/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 6 0.8/g | 53 7/g | 0 |
2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SF | 11 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 2 | SEA | — | 49.6 |
| Week 3 | LAR | — | 47.9 |
| Week 4 | ATL | -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.6 |
| Week 5 | KC | — | 48.8 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 52.3 |
| Week 7 | LV | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 8 | GB | — | 47.7 |
| Week 10 | DAL | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 11 | DET | — | 47.9 |
| Week 12 | MIN | 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 13 | LAR | 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 26.9 |
| Week 14 | SEA | -3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 38.9 |
| Week 15 | DEN | -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 40.5 |
| Week 16 | SF | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 48.9 |
| Week 17 | LAC | — | 47.9 |
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