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Shawn Jefferson

WR

A 9th-round pick (240th overall) in the 1991 NFL Draft out of UCF, Shawn Jefferson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2003 with DET, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. His 54.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 67th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His efficiency stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 170 catches for 2,499 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 185#

College

UCF

Draft

Rd 9, 240th overall (1991)

Seasons

1991–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
67.9

85th percentile among WRs

16 games · 76 targets

Role×0.14-0.23
Hands×0.1+1.71
Volume×0.12+0.44
Total EPA×0.22+1.06
EPA/target×0.3+1.32
Yards/target×0.12+1.31

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).

Size21▶

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

Receiving

Hands44▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat83▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability19▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

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

Air-Yards Share54▶

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

Impact

Efficiency90▶

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

Volume68▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003DET39.453646
2002ATL54.213273941
2001ATL58.615375392
2000ATL53.3151608222
1999NE67.916406986

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Shawn Jefferson has played in 64 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NE (1999), ATL (2000–2002), DET (2003).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 170 passes for 2,499 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with ATL: 822 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 67.9, in the 85th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
17
2.1/g
212
27/g
1
Away8
23
2.9/g
486
61/g
5
In division8
24
3.0/g
375
47/g
3
Out of division8
16
2.0/g
323
40/g
3
In wins8
20
2.5/g
348
44/g
3
In losses8
20
2.5/g
350
44/g
3
On grass12
25
2.1/g
478
40/g
5
On turf4
15
3.8/g
220
55/g
1
Indoors1
7
7.0/g
76
76/g
1
Outdoors15
33
2.2/g
622
41/g
5

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ4 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD61
Week 2IND3 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD57.8
Week 3NYG4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 4CLE1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 5KC2 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD52.5
Week 6MIA4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 7DEN2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 8ARI3 rec, 113 yds, 2 TD97.1
Week 10NYJ1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD17.4
Week 11MIA2 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD83.2
Week 12BUF3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 13DAL2 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 14IND7 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD73
Week 15PHI1 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD21.7
Week 16BUF—37.6
Week 17BAL1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD39.3

Shawn Jefferson — common questions

What position does Shawn Jefferson play?
Shawn Jefferson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Shawn Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shawn Jefferson has played for NE (1999), ATL (2000–2002), DET (2003).
Where did Shawn Jefferson go to college?
Shawn Jefferson played college football at UCF.
When was Shawn Jefferson drafted?
Shawn Jefferson was selected in round 9, 240th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Shawn Jefferson scored?
Shawn Jefferson has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Shawn Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Shawn Jefferson rated 39.4 for 2003, the 2nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 9, 1991

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