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Dietrich Jells

WR

Drafted 176th overall in the 6th round of the 1996 draft, Dietrich Jells arrived from Pittsburgh. His most recent season came in 1999 with PHI, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 99th percentile.

Size

5'10", 185#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 6, 176th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.1

43th percentile among WRs

14 games · 28 targets

Role×0.14-1.29
Hands×0.1-0.76
Volume×0.12-0.54
Total EPA×0.22-0.25
EPA/target×0.3+0.14
Yards/target×0.12-0.41

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).

Size14▶

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

Receiving

Hands4▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat84▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability99▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share10▶

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

Air-Yards Share40▶

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

Impact

Efficiency63▶

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

Volume41▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999PHI43.114101802

Career profile

Dietrich Jells has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with PHI.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
4
0.7/g
61
10/g
1
Away8
6
0.8/g
119
15/g
1
In division7
6
0.9/g
59
8/g
0
Out of division7
4
0.6/g
121
17/g
2
In wins4
3
0.8/g
113
28/g
2
In losses10
7
0.7/g
67
7/g
0
On grass5
3
0.6/g
77
15/g
1
On turf9
7
0.8/g
103
11/g
1
Outdoors14
10
0.7/g
180
13/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 2TB—27.3
Week 3BUF—33.5
Week 4NYG1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 5DAL—35.2
Week 6CHI2 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD75.8
Week 7MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 8NYG1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 9CAR—35.6
Week 12WAS—40.5
Week 13ARI—39.3
Week 14DAL2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 15NE1 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD65.5
Week 17LAR—39.6

Dietrich Jells — common questions

What position does Dietrich Jells play?
Dietrich Jells is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Dietrich Jells played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dietrich Jells has played for PHI (1999).
Where did Dietrich Jells go to college?
Dietrich Jells played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was Dietrich Jells drafted?
Dietrich Jells was selected in round 6, 176th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dietrich Jells scored?
Dietrich Jells has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Dietrich Jells's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dietrich Jells rated 43.1 for 1999, the 43rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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