Velus Jones

Velus Jones

28-Year-Old Running BackRB
Seattle Seahawks
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Velus Jones in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Saints in October of 2025.
Back to practice squad
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 19, 2026
Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Jones played 16 snaps (11 on offense, five on special teams) during the Seahawks' 41-6 win over the 49ers during Saturday's NFC divisional-round game. He logged six carries for 10 yards, all of which came late in the fourth quarter in garbage time. Jones could have an elevated role in the Seahawks' offense for the NFC Championship Game against the Rams this Sunday after Zach Charbonnet likely tore his ACL against San Francisco, though George Holani (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve this week to provide depth in the backfield.
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How do Velus Jones' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
81.8%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
4.5
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
1.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
75.0%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-1.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-1.00
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-4.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
12.0
 
% Targeted On Route
33.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.67
 
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Rams
Sunday, Jan 25th at 6:30PM
Overall QB Rating Against
75.9
 
Cornerbacks
73.3
 
Safeties
76.7
 
Linebackers
80.8
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Velus Jones' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.31 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Jones has done very little on offense since the Bears selected him in the third round of the 2022 Draft. As a rookie, the Tennessee product posted 107 yards as a receiver and 103 yards on the ground. However, the receiver took a step back in 2023, when he was limited to 71 yards from scrimmage. Jones is likely to remain a depth option this season, with the 27-year-old likely to make his greatest contribution to the team be on special teams, where he has been a kick returner since joining the team.
Jones' greatest value to the Bears in his rookie 2022 season was as a kick returner. On offense, he actually had more rushing attempts (nine) than receptions (seven), with seven of those touches coming in the last four games of the campaign. Despite the uptick in late-season usage, he'll be competing for a depth role on offense this fall with Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis and Tyler Scott, while likely retaining his role on special teams on game days.
Jones didn't break out until his fifth year of college as a 24-year-old. That late college production presents some red flags as he embarks on his NFL career, as he'll no longer have the athletic advantage he had over his peers in college. But Chicago wanted to infuse speed into their offense, and with a 4.31 time in the 40-yard dash, Jones could profile as a deep threat right away. Although there's potential for him to be a starting receiver Week 1, he should be considered a boom-or-bust option as a rookie.
More Fantasy News
May be headed for larger role
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 19, 2026
Jones could take on an elevated role in Seattle's backfield after Zach Charbonnet suffered an ACL tear in Saturday's divisional-round win over San Francisco, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Elevated from practice squad
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 17, 2026
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of their divisional-round matchup versus the 49ers, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
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Reverts to practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 15, 2025
Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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Elevated for third straight
RBSeattle Seahawks
December 13, 2025
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Goes back to practice squad
RBSeattle Seahawks
December 8, 2025
Jones reverted to Seattle's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Could be team's RB2 for NFCCG
RBSeattle Seahawks
January 22, 2026
Jones has a chance to be the top backup behind Kenneth Walker in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the postseason due to a "significant" knee injury which will require surgery.
ANALYSIS
Jones was elevated from the practice squad and worked as the third option in Seattle's backfield behind Walker and Charbonnet during the team's NFC divisional round win over the 49ers. Charbonnet was injured during that game, which Jones finished with six carries for 10 yards. George Holani could usurp Jones as Walker's backup if Holani returns from the hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. The Seahawks also have Cam Akers as an alternative on the practice squad if they prefer a running back with more experience than Jones, who has just 24 regular-season rushing attempts in his career.
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