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Joe Klopfenstein

TE

Drafted 46th overall in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft, Joe Klopfenstein arrived from Colorado. He last played in 2010 with BUF, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 80th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34 catches for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 262#

College

Colorado

Draft

Rd 2, 46th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.4

17th percentile among TEs · limited sample

9 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.79
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed79▶

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

Burst56▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility34▶

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

Size80▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability19▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share37▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009BUF48.21111
2008LAR43.4911123
2007LAR44.322371
2006LAR5113202261

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Joe Klopfenstein has played in 25 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2006–2008), BUF (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 34 passes for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with LAR: 226 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
42
8/g
0
Away4
6
1.5/g
81
20/g
0
In division5
7
1.4/g
76
15/g
0
Out of division4
4
1.0/g
47
12/g
0
In wins1
2
2.0/g
10
10/g
0
In losses8
9
1.1/g
113
14/g
0
On grass3
5
1.7/g
52
17/g
0
On turf6
6
1.0/g
71
12/g
0
Indoors6
6
1.0/g
71
12/g
0
Outdoors3
5
1.7/g
52
17/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4BUF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 6WAS2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD32.1
Week 9ARI1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 11SF1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 13MIA—39.2
Week 14ARI2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD57.5
Week 15SEA2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD17.2
Week 16SF1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 17ATL1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD49.1

Joe Klopfenstein — common questions

What position does Joe Klopfenstein play?
Joe Klopfenstein is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Joe Klopfenstein played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe Klopfenstein has played for LAR (2006–2008), BUF (2009).
Where did Joe Klopfenstein go to college?
Joe Klopfenstein played college football at Colorado.
When was Joe Klopfenstein drafted?
Joe Klopfenstein was selected in round 2, 46th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joe Klopfenstein scored?
Joe Klopfenstein has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Joe Klopfenstein's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joe Klopfenstein rated 48.2 for 2009, the 62nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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