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Jerome Felton | Running Back

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/3/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 246
College: Furman
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Vikings re-signed FB Jerome Felton to a three-year, $7.5 million contract.
Felton was high on the Vikings' wish list, and they've gone all in to keep Adrian Peterson happy after trading Percy Harvin. Felton is one of the game's best lead-blockers. Mar 12 - 6:47 PM
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

The Star-Tribune expects the Vikings to lock up FB Jerome Felton before free agency opens.

This is a situation Adrian Peterson will be watching closely. Operating on a one-year "prove it" deal in 2012, Felton emerged as one of the game's best lead-blockers while helping pave the way for Peterson's remarkable 2,097-yard season. He'll have plenty of leverage in upcoming negotiations.
Related: Adrian Peterson
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Jan 23 - 10:49 AM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Free agent FB Jerome Felton says he'd like to remain in Minnesota, but acknowledged that testing the free-agent waters is appealing to him.

Plugged-in beat writer Tom Pelissero believes Felton could command about $3 million a year on the open market. Any lead blocker would be crazy to not try to max out when they have the chance because the position absorbs so many collisions. "This is my first real opportunity to hit the free agency like I wanted to," Felton said. "But I want to be here, so hopefully, it works out."
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Jan 7 - 3:25 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Vikings FB Jerome Felton, who was selected to this year's Pro Bowl, is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

We realized Felton's last Rotoworld blurb was in June discussing an old DUI arrest, so we felt compelled to give him some updated love. Felton has been a beast this season, also earning praise from NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell. Like Vonta Leach a few offseasons back, 26-year-old Felton is going to be a hot commodity if the Vikings let him hit the market. Rotoworld's Evan Silva discusses Felton's impact -- along with Minnesota's stunning offensive line continuity -- in his Wild Card Matchups column, accessible at the link below.
Source: Wild Card Matchups
Jan 4 - 9:16 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the league is reviewing Vikings FB Jerome Felton's Saturday arrest for DUI.

Felton already had one DUI arrest within the past ten years. He's now subject to discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy. Signed to a one-year, $700,000 contract, Felton won't be guaranteed a roster spot this summer.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 01:12:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Vikings FB Jerome Felton was arrested on DWI charges early Saturday in Hennepin County, Minn.

Felton was arrested in a McDonald's drive-thru after refusing to submit to a chemical test. He signed a one-year, $750,000 deal in March. A former fifth-round pick, Felton appeared in 14 games between the Colts and Panthers last season, and is (perhaps was) the favorite for lead-blocking duties in Minnesota.
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 11:16:00 AM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Vikings signed FB Jerome Felton.

The Lions were high on Felton as a short-yardage option after selecting him in the fourth round of the 2008 draft. Five years later, he's still seeking an identity as a subpar lead blocker with mediocre running ability.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 07:05:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

The Vikings have scheduled a free agent visit with FB Jerome Felton.

Felton, 25, is a poor man's Le'Ron McClain who's yet to get extensive ball-carrying opportunities in the NFL. The Vikes showed interest in Felton when he was waived by Carolina last November. The Colts had a better waiver priority.
Related: Vikings
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 02:10:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Colts claimed FB Jerome Felton off waivers from the Panthers.

Felton, a fifth-round pick out of Furman in 2008, is now on his third NFL team. The Colts may have had a high grade on him coming out of college, but he's struggled as a lead blocker going on four seasons as a pro.
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 06:04:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Panthers waived FB Jerome Felton.

Felton looks the part at 6-foot, 246 pounds, but he's always wanted to be more of a ball carrier than lead blocker. He won't be missed in Carolina.
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 03:47:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Panthers claimed FB Jerome Felton off waivers from the Lions.

The Eagles and Vikings also put in claims, but Carolina was awarded Felton with the worst 2010 record. The fit is odd with Tony Fiammetta considered locked in as the Panthers' starting fullback. Felton may only be a slightly better bet as a lead blocker, and isn't going to get any carries in Carolina.
Related: Eagles, Lions, Vikings
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 12:42:00 AM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Lions waived FB Jerome Felton.

Under offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, the Lions are shifting to more one-back sets that feature two tight ends. Third tight end Will Heller has the ability to play fullback, leaving Felton in search of a job. The Lions never saw Felton as a ball-carrier despite his pleas for touches.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 09:29:00 AM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Lions extended original-round tender offers to restricted free agents FB Jerome Felton and DT Andre Fluellen.

The Lions have talked up Felton as a potential power-back complement to Jahvid Best, but he's never surpassed 22 carries or 3.5 YPC. Fluellen hasn't developed into more than a rotational lineman since being drafted in the third round three years ago.
Related: Andre Fluellen
Source: Detroit News
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 09:15:00 AM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Impending restricted free agent FB Jerome Felton indicated that he doesn't want to return to Detroit unless his ball-carrying role grows.

"Obviously, I wasn't thrilled with it," said Felton, who finished with 76 yards and no touchdowns on 22 carries. Obviously, I want to be involved and I'll go from there." Felton set a school record at Furman with 63 rushing TDs, but the Lions have shown no signs of incorporating him more and may cut ties.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tue, Jan 4, 2011 01:01:00 PM
Jerome Felton - RB - Vikings

Lions FB Jerome Felton rushed four times for 14 yards in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

With Jahvid Best (toes) hobbled, Felton picked up work as a tailback. If Best takes time off, Felton would serve as a change-of-pace option and goal-line back behind Maurice Morris.
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 05:41:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Christian Ponder
2Matt Cassel
3McLeod Bethel-Thompson
4James Vandenberg
RB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
3Matt Asiata
4Joe Banyard
5Jerodis Williams
GLB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
3RB1Adrian Peterson
2Toby Gerhart
FB1Jerome Felton
2Zach Line
WR11Greg Jennings
2Jarius Wright
3Stephen Burton
4Joe Webb
5Erik Highsmith
WR21Jerome Simpson
2Cordarrelle Patterson
3Chris Summers
4Rodney Smith
5Greg Childs
WR31Jarius Wright
TE1Kyle Rudolph
2John Carlson
3Rhett Ellison
4Chase Ford
5Colin Anderson
K1Blair Walsh