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Cedric James

WR

Cedric James came into the league as a 4th-round selection (131st overall) in 2001, drafted out of TCU. His most recent season came in 2005 with NE, capping a 5-season NFL career. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'1", 197#

College

TCU

Draft

Rd 4, 131st overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2005

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
47

54th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.84
Hands×0.1+0.19
Volume×0.12-1.04
Total EPA×0.22-0.45
EPA/target×0.3+0.34
Yards/target×0.12+0.46

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed47▶

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

Burst98▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands48▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share22▶

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

Air-Yards Share36▶

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

Impact

Efficiency72▶

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

Volume15▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002MIN473129

Career profile

Cedric James has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIN.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 29 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BUF—43
Week 9TB1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 10NYG—41.7

Cedric James — common questions

What position does Cedric James play?
Cedric James is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Cedric James played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cedric James has played for MIN (2002).
Where did Cedric James go to college?
Cedric James played college football at TCU.
When was Cedric James drafted?
Cedric James was selected in round 4, 131st overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cedric James scored?
Cedric James has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Cedric James's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cedric James rated 47.0 for 2002, the 54th 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

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