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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 91st 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36.3

13th percentile among RBs

15 games · 55 touches

Volume×0.1-0.31
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.30
Conversion×0.1-1.01
Ball security×0.06+0.68
Yards/carry×0.12-0.78
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.40

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

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.

Agility91▶

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 Efficiency5▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry16▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion16▶

(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 Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume56▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency33▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
48
7/g
0
18
2.6/g
111
16/g
1
Away8
30
4/g
0
11
1.4/g
130
16/g
0
In division6
24
4/g
0
13
2.2/g
107
18/g
0
Out of division9
54
6/g
0
16
1.8/g
134
15/g
1
In wins7
48
7/g
0
15
2.1/g
120
17/g
1
In losses8
30
4/g
0
14
1.8/g
121
15/g
0
On grass10
63
6/g
0
23
2.3/g
169
17/g
1
On turf5
15
3/g
0
6
1.2/g
72
14/g
0
Indoors5
35
7/g
0
8
1.6/g
101
20/g
0
Outdoors10
43
4/g
0
21
2.1/g
140
14/g
1

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF6 rush yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 2SEA8 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 3BAL3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 5LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 6CAR—47.6
Week 7WAS2 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 9TB7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD46
Week 10DET15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 11CIN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 12SF4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 13CLE19 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 14SEA2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 15NO8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 16ATL4 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD46.3
Week 17LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD28.2

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