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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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.4

37th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.89
Hands×0.1-0.16
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.18
EPA/target×0.3+0.06
Yards/target×0.12+0.14

2000 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).

Size3▶

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

Receiving

Hands66▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share18▶

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

Air-Yards Share42▶

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

Impact

Efficiency49▶

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

Volume16▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS—45.2
Week 3ATL—42.3
Week 7NO1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 15KC—43

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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