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Alex Bannister

WR

A 5th-round pick (140th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky, Alex Bannister has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with BAL, capping a 6-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'5", 207#

College

Eastern Kentucky

Draft

Rd 5, 140th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2006

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.7

28th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-1.81
Hands×0.1-0.10
Volume×0.12-1.06
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3+0.05
Yards/target×0.12-0.09

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed66▶

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

Burst7▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size94▶

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

Receiving

Hands40▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat55▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share2▶

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

Air-Yards Share64▶

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

Impact

Efficiency54▶

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

Volume12▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006BAL40.11
2005SEA35.51
2004SEA35.46210
2003SEA41.9133581
2002SEA40.711
2001SEA43.714450

Career profile

Alex Bannister has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2001–2005), BAL (2006).

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 118 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with SEA: 58 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV—40.4
Week 2ARI—43
Week 3NYG—42.7
Week 4MIN—41.9
Week 6SF—42
Week 8DAL—43.1
Week 11DEN—42.2
Week 12KC—42.6
Week 13SF—43.2
Week 14PHI—43.2
Week 15ATL—42.8

Alex Bannister — common questions

What position does Alex Bannister play?
Alex Bannister is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Alex Bannister played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Bannister has played for SEA (2001–2005), BAL (2006).
Where did Alex Bannister go to college?
Alex Bannister played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
When was Alex Bannister drafted?
Alex Bannister was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Bannister scored?
Alex Bannister has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Alex Bannister's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Bannister rated 40.1 for 2006, the 13th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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