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Brian Kinchen

TE

Brian Kinchen came into the league as a 12th-round selection (320th overall) in 1988, drafted out of LSU. His most recent season came in 2003 with NE, capping a 16-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 12, 320th overall (1988)

Seasons

1988–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.8

30th percentile among TEs · limited sample

11 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-1.28
Hands×0.1+0.70
Volume×0.12-0.53
Total EPA×0.22-0.29
EPA/target×0.3-0.09
Yards/target×0.12-0.58

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size4▶

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

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat30▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability48▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share5▶

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

Air-Yards Share14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency40▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000CAR45.4417
1999CAR43.8115452

Career profile

Brian Kinchen has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CAR.

As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with CAR: 45 yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
2
0.4/g
17
3/g
0
Away6
3
0.5/g
28
5/g
2
In division5
1
0.2/g
9
2/g
0
Out of division6
4
0.7/g
36
6/g
2
In wins6
4
0.7/g
37
6/g
2
In losses5
1
0.2/g
8
2/g
0
On grass8
5
0.6/g
45
6/g
2
On turf3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors9
5
0.6/g
45
5/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—42.9
Week 3CIN—40.9
Week 6SF—42
Week 7DET1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 9PHI—43.7
Week 10LAR—39.6
Week 11CLE2 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD49
Week 12ATL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 13LAR—32.8
Week 14GB1 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD64.6
Week 16PIT—36.2

Brian Kinchen — common questions

What position does Brian Kinchen play?
Brian Kinchen is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brian Kinchen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Kinchen has played for CAR (1999–2000).
Where did Brian Kinchen go to college?
Brian Kinchen played college football at LSU.
When was Brian Kinchen drafted?
Brian Kinchen was selected in round 12, 320th overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Kinchen scored?
Brian Kinchen has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Brian Kinchen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Kinchen rated 45.4 for 2000, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 12, 1988

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