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Michael Irvin

WR

Drafted 11th overall in the 1st round of the 1988 draft, Michael Irvin arrived from Miami. He last played in 1999 with DAL, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 89th percentile.

Size

6'2", 207#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 1, 11th overall (1988)

Seasons

1988–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
59.6

77th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14+0.25
Hands×0.1+1.02
Volume×0.12-0.72
Total EPA×0.22+0.12
EPA/target×0.3+1.28
Yards/target×0.12+0.52

1999 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).

Size80▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat26▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share64▶

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

Air-Yards Share27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency89▶

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

Volume34▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999DAL59.64101673

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Michael Irvin has played in 4 regular-season games, all with DAL.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
4
2.0/g
37
19/g
1
Away2
6
3.0/g
130
65/g
2
In division3
8
2.7/g
154
51/g
3
Out of division1
2
2.0/g
13
13/g
0
In wins3
9
3.0/g
159
53/g
3
In losses1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
On grass1
5
5.0/g
122
122/g
2
On turf3
5
1.7/g
45
15/g
1
Outdoors4
10
2.5/g
167
42/g
3

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS5 rec, 122 yds, 2 TD77.7
Week 2ATL2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 4ARI2 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD59.2
Week 5PHI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.9

Michael Irvin — common questions

What position does Michael Irvin play?
Michael Irvin is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Michael Irvin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Irvin has played for DAL (1999).
Where did Michael Irvin go to college?
Michael Irvin played college football at Miami.
When was Michael Irvin drafted?
Michael Irvin was selected in round 1, 11th overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Irvin scored?
Michael Irvin has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Michael Irvin's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Irvin rated 59.6 for 1999, the 77th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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