Sam Hurd is an NFL WR. He last played in 2011 with CHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. 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
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology42th percentile among WRs · limited sample
13 games · 23 targets
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands69▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat9▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability71▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share9▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share8▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency58▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume39▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game64 on 3 catches vs WAS, 2007 Week 17
2010 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 82 12/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 4 0.7/g | 38 6/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 40 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 80 9/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 45 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 75 9/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 38 13/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 10 1.0/g | 82 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 74 8/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 46 12/g | 0 |
2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | HOU | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 5 | TEN | 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 46.1 |
| Week 6 | MIN | — | 41.4 |
| Week 7 | NYG | — | 37.5 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 9 | GB | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 46.8 |
| Week 10 | NYG | — | 41.4 |
| Week 11 | DET | — | 41.1 |
| Week 12 | NO | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
| Week 13 | IND | — | 39.2 |
| Week 14 | PHI | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 43.9 |
| Week 15 | WAS | 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 16 | ARI | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
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.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jay CutlerQB · 2011
- Matt ForteRB · 2011
- Johnny KnoxWR · 2011
- Caleb HanieQB · 2011
- Roy WilliamsWR · 2011
- Josh McCownQB · 2011
- Marion BarberRB · 2011
- Kahlil BellRB · 2011
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