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Sam Hurd

WR

Sam Hurd is an NFL WR. He last played in 2011 with CHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His yac ability stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 53 catches for 739 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 200#

College

Northern Illinois

Draft

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Seasons

2006–2011

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.7

58th percentile among WRs · limited sample

15 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.12
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size68▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability85▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share83▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency51▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011CHI41.2108109
2010DAL44.21314120
2009DAL44.31271211
2008DAL40.71
2007DAL48.715193141
2006DAL42.312575

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Sam Hurd has played in 63 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2006–2010), CHI (2011).

As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 739 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DAL: 314 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
5
0.7/g
91
13/g
1
Away8
14
1.8/g
223
28/g
0
In division5
8
1.6/g
164
33/g
1
Out of division10
11
1.1/g
150
15/g
0
In wins13
16
1.2/g
250
19/g
1
In losses2
3
1.5/g
64
32/g
0
On grass5
9
1.8/g
157
31/g
0
On turf10
10
1.0/g
157
16/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
23
23/g
0
Outdoors14
17
1.2/g
291
21/g
1

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYG——
Week 1NYG1 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD63.6
Week 2MIA2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 3CHI1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 4LAR1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 5BUF1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 6NE—37.1
Week 7MIN—36.4
Week 9PHI—37
Week 10NYG2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD46
Week 11WAS2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 12NYJ1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 13GB—35.9
Week 14DET2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 16CAR3 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 17WAS3 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD60.3

Sam Hurd — common questions

What position does Sam Hurd play?
Sam Hurd is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Sam Hurd played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Hurd has played for DAL (2006–2010), CHI (2011).
Where did Sam Hurd go to college?
Sam Hurd played college football at Northern Illinois.
How many touchdowns has Sam Hurd scored?
Sam Hurd has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Sam Hurd's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam Hurd rated 41.2 for 2011, the 26th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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