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Mitch Lyons

TE

A 6th-round pick (151st overall) in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Mitch Lyons has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with PIT, capping a 7-season NFL career. His yac ability stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position.

Size

6'5", 268#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 6, 151st overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
47.6

63th percentile among TEs · limited sample

9 games · 13 targets

Role×0.14-0.75
Hands×0.1-0.27
Volume×0.12-0.42
Total EPA×0.22-0.10
EPA/target×0.3+0.22
Yards/target×0.12+0.00

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).

Size84▶

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

Receiving

Hands60▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat95▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share24▶

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

Air-Yards Share48▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999PIT47.69881

Career profile

Mitch Lyons has appeared in 9 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 81 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
2
0.5/g
20
5/g
0
Away5
6
1.2/g
61
12/g
0
In division4
4
1.0/g
34
9/g
0
Out of division5
4
0.8/g
47
9/g
0
In wins2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses7
8
1.1/g
81
12/g
0
On grass4
4
1.0/g
30
8/g
0
On turf5
4
0.8/g
51
10/g
0
Outdoors9
8
0.9/g
81
9/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3SEA—42.9
Week 4JAX1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 5BUF2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD61.6
Week 7ATL—43
Week 9SF—41.3
Week 11TEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 12CIN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 13JAX1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 15KC2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD51.9

Mitch Lyons — common questions

What position does Mitch Lyons play?
Mitch Lyons is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Mitch Lyons played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mitch Lyons has played for PIT (1999).
Where did Mitch Lyons go to college?
Mitch Lyons played college football at Michigan State.
When was Mitch Lyons drafted?
Mitch Lyons was selected in round 6, 151st overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mitch Lyons scored?
Mitch Lyons has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mitch Lyons's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mitch Lyons rated 47.6 for 1999, the 63rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 1993

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