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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 deep threat stands out most — the 87th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
54.2

67th percentile among WRs

13 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14+0.06
Hands×0.1-0.07
Volume×0.12-0.09
Total EPA×0.22+0.16
EPA/target×0.3+0.45
Yards/target×0.12+0.48

2002 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).

Size18▶

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

Receiving

Hands45▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat87▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share54▶

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

Air-Yards Share80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency74▶

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

Volume55▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
9
1.5/g
113
19/g
0
Away7
18
2.6/g
281
40/g
1
In division5
10
2.0/g
108
22/g
0
Out of division8
17
2.1/g
286
36/g
1
In wins7
10
1.4/g
163
23/g
0
In losses5
8
1.6/g
100
20/g
0
On grass5
17
3.4/g
267
53/g
1
On turf8
10
1.3/g
127
16/g
0
Indoors8
10
1.3/g
127
16/g
0
Outdoors5
17
3.4/g
267
53/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonPHI——
Week 1GB1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 2CHI1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 3CIN—39.4
Week 5TB2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 6NYG3 rec, 84 yds, 0 TD68.4
Week 7CAR3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 8NO1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 9BAL1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 10PIT9 rec, 131 yds, 1 TD72.5
Week 12CAR2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 13MIN—26.3
Week 14TB2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 15SEA2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD46

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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