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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 air-yards share stands out most — the 93rd 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
53.3

69th percentile among WRs

15 games · 103 targets

Role×0.14+0.96
Hands×0.1+0.33
Volume×0.12+1.04
Total EPA×0.22-0.10
EPA/target×0.3-0.52
Yards/target×0.12+0.54

2000 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).

Size19▶

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

Receiving

Hands80▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat80▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share82▶

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

Air-Yards Share93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency29▶

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

Volume82▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
31
3.9/g
459
57/g
2
Away7
29
4.1/g
363
52/g
0
In division7
27
3.9/g
390
56/g
1
Out of division8
33
4.1/g
432
54/g
1
In wins4
15
3.8/g
262
66/g
2
In losses11
45
4.1/g
560
51/g
0
On grass4
20
5.0/g
283
71/g
0
On turf11
40
3.6/g
539
49/g
2
Indoors10
36
3.6/g
496
50/g
2
Outdoors5
24
4.8/g
326
65/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF1 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 148 yds, 1 TD87.7
Week 2DEN2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 3CAR5 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 4LAR5 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 5PHI4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD33.7
Week 6NYG5 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 7LAR2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 8NO2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 9CAR—35.7
Week 10TB6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD33.1
Week 11DET3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 12SF6 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 13LV7 rec, 109 yds, 0 TD76.4
Week 14SEA3 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 17KC3 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD62.6

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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