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Jerome Harrison

RB

A 5th-round pick (145th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Washington State; Pasadena College; Eastern Michigan, Jerome Harrison has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with DET, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 44.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 32nd percentile. His agility stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,681 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 205#

College

Washington State; Pasadena College; Eastern Michigan

Draft

Rd 5, 145th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
44.2

32th percentile among RBs

14 games · 228 touches

Volume×0.1+1.42
Receiving×0.14+0.17
Total EPA×0.24-1.38
Conversion×0.1-0.61
Ball security×0.06-0.25
Yards/carry×0.12+0.44
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed65▶

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

Burst76▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility96▶

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 Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry77▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion20▶

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

Receiving

Receiving66▶

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

Impact

Ball Security21▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume87▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency15▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011DET43.534113
2010PHI42.61033011285
2009CLE44.2148625342202
2008CLE74.9152461121161
2007CLE66.35142219
2006CLE42.3960947

Career profile

Jerome Harrison has appeared in 56 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2006–2009), PHI (2010), DET (2011).

He has rushed for 1,681 yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 70 passes for 490 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with CLE: 862 yards and 5 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 44.2, in the 32nd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
447
64/g
2
20
2.9/g
146
21/g
2
Away7
415
59/g
3
14
2.0/g
74
11/g
0
In division6
211
35/g
0
15
2.5/g
79
13/g
0
Out of division8
651
81/g
5
19
2.4/g
141
18/g
2
In wins5
591
118/g
5
6
1.2/g
42
8/g
0
In losses9
271
30/g
0
28
3.1/g
178
20/g
2
On grass10
760
76/g
5
26
2.6/g
182
18/g
2
On turf4
102
26/g
0
8
2.0/g
38
10/g
0
Outdoors14
862
62/g
5
34
2.4/g
220
16/g
2

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DEN8 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 3BAL52 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 4CIN121 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD8.2
Week 5BUF21 rush yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 6PIT26 rush yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 7GB7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 8CHI19 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 10BAL—42.7
Week 12CIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 13LAC35 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 62 yds, 2 TD58.6
Week 14PIT9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 15KC286 rush yds, 3 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD99
Week 16LV148 rush yds, 1 TD22.5
Week 17JAX127 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD48.4

Jerome Harrison — common questions

What position does Jerome Harrison play?
Jerome Harrison is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jerome Harrison played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerome Harrison has played for CLE (2006–2009), PHI (2010), DET (2011).
Where did Jerome Harrison go to college?
Jerome Harrison played college football at Washington State; Pasadena College; Eastern Michigan.
When was Jerome Harrison drafted?
Jerome Harrison was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jerome Harrison scored?
Jerome Harrison has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Jerome Harrison's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jerome Harrison rated 43.5 for 2011, the 27th 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 5, 2006