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Brad Banta

TE

Brad Banta plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2004 with BUF, capping a 11-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers.

Size

6'6", 257#

College

USC

Draft

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Seasons

1994–2004

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
47.1

56th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.14
Hands×0.1+0.08
Volume×0.12-0.91
Total EPA×0.22-0.35
EPA/target×0.3+0.10
Yards/target×0.12+0.10

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size82▶

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

Receiving

Hands54▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat70▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability79▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share63▶

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

Air-Yards Share67▶

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

Impact

Efficiency58▶

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

Volume5▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003DET36.92
2002DET46.64
2001DET31.95
2000NYJ47.87
1999IND47.13

Career profile

Brad Banta has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: IND (1999), NYJ (2000), DET (2001–2003).

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF—42.9
Week 7CIN—43
Week 17BUF—43.2

Brad Banta — common questions

What position does Brad Banta play?
Brad Banta is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brad Banta played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brad Banta has played for IND (1999), NYJ (2000), DET (2001–2003).
Where did Brad Banta go to college?
Brad Banta played college football at USC.
How many touchdowns has Brad Banta scored?
Brad Banta has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brad Banta's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brad Banta rated 36.9 for 2003, the 10th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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