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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 92nd 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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.9

31th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.75
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed62▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size92▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share58▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume49▶

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)

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2ARI—36.4
Week 3LAR—35.2
Week 5GB—36.4
Week 6SF—41.7
Week 7CHI—38
Week 8CIN0 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD36.1
Week 9PIT—37
Week 10WAS—37.2
Week 11DET—35.3
Week 12BAL—37.2
Week 13CLE1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD42
Week 14MIN—35.2
Week 17SF2 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD65.1

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2001

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