Julius Jones packed more value into his peak seasons than almost any running back in NFL history — a comet career that burned brightest when it mattered most. His KV-H peak of 68 is historically rare; while longevity was not his calling card, the impact of his best seasons is undeniable.
Julius Jones
Height5'10"
Weight208 lb
BornAug 14, 1981
Age45
College
A high-end running back defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 20% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 103 · #1069 · High-ValueWorth 103 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 24% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 7 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +14.7 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
7 cleared
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50
Replacement
the KC-H bar
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Career Value · VORP
103 career value over replacement — #1069 all-time of 4,649. 14.7/season above a replacement-level RB.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeValue ↑
Pick #43 (Rd 2) · DAL · 2004 · +16.6 vs expected KV-H
66actual
49.4 expected · Δ+16.6
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