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Jacob Hester

RB

Jacob Hester came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (69th overall) in 2008, drafted out of LSU. His most recent season came in 2012 with DEN, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 400 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 235#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 3, 69th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.5

71th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 31 touches

Volume×0.1-0.51
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.49
Conversion×0.1+0.57
Ball security×0.06-1.86
Yards/carry×0.12+0.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.21

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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

Burst5▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility65▶

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

Size60▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency69▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry79▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion79▶

(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 Security6▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume54▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency74▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012DEN57.3381217
2011LAC50.1169012481
2010LAC55.51560221451
2009LAC32.31374924
2008LAC52.51495112911

Career profile

Jacob Hester has appeared in 61 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2008–2011), DEN (2012).

He has rushed for 400 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 56 passes for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with LAC: 95 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
86
14/g
1
9
1.5/g
67
11/g
1
Away8
9
1/g
0
3
0.4/g
24
3/g
0
In division5
64
13/g
1
6
1.2/g
56
11/g
0
Out of division9
31
3/g
0
6
0.7/g
35
4/g
1
In wins7
67
10/g
1
6
0.9/g
56
8/g
0
In losses7
28
4/g
0
6
0.9/g
35
5/g
1
On grass12
95
8/g
1
12
1.0/g
91
8/g
1
On turf2
0
0/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
95
7/g
1
12
0.9/g
91
7/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPIT2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2DEN—47.7
Week 3NYJ3 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 4LV—48.1
Week 5MIA—47.9
Week 6NE—21.2
Week 7BUF—47.1
Week 8NO—47.6
Week 11PIT—47.2
Week 12IND3 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD52
Week 13ATL28 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 14LV18 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD41
Week 15KC9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD72
Week 16TB—47.1
Week 17DEN37 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD64.8

Jacob Hester — common questions

What position does Jacob Hester play?
Jacob Hester is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jacob Hester played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jacob Hester has played for LAC (2008–2011), DEN (2012).
Where did Jacob Hester go to college?
Jacob Hester played college football at LSU.
When was Jacob Hester drafted?
Jacob Hester was selected in round 3, 69th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jacob Hester scored?
Jacob Hester has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Jacob Hester's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jacob Hester rated 57.3 for 2012, the 80th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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