Jerome Mathis came into the league as a 4th-round selection (114th overall) in 2005, drafted out of Hampton. His most recent season came in 2007 with HOU, capping a 3-season NFL career. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 80 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'11", 184#
College
Hampton
Draft
Rd 4, 114th overall (2005)
Seasons
2005–2007
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology28th percentile among WRs · limited sample
12 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed98▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst49▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size15▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jerome Mathis has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with HOU.
As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 80 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with HOU: 65 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game34 on 1 catches, 1 TD vs CLE, 2005 Week 8
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 3 0.4/g | 49 7/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 16 3/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 15 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 3 0.4/g | 50 6/g | 1 |
| In wins | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 34 17/g | 1 |
| In losses | 10 | 4 0.4/g | 31 3/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 5 0.6/g | 65 7/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 15 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 3 0.3/g | 50 6/g | 1 |
2005 game log
Jerome Mathis — common questions
- What position does Jerome Mathis play?
- Jerome Mathis is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jerome Mathis played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerome Mathis has played for HOU (2005–2007).
- Where did Jerome Mathis go to college?
- Jerome Mathis played college football at Hampton.
- When was Jerome Mathis drafted?
- Jerome Mathis was selected in round 4, 114th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jerome Mathis scored?
- Jerome Mathis has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Jerome Mathis's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jerome Mathis rated 39.9 for 2007, the 17th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Matt SchaubQB · 2007
- Sage RosenfelsQB · 2007
- Ron DayneRB · 2007
- Andre JohnsonWR · 2007
- Kevin WalterWR · 2007
- Owen DanielsTE · 2007
- Andre DavisWR · 2007
- Ahman GreenRB · 2007
Drafted in round 4, 2005
- Sean ConsidineDB · pick 102
- Antonio PerkinsDB · pick 103
- Travis DanielsDB · pick 104
- Ray WillisOT · pick 105
- Kyle OrtonQB · pick 106
- Dan BuenningG · pick 107
- Vincent FullerDB · pick 108
- Marion BarberRB · pick 109
Also from Hampton
- Christian AnguloCB · 2020–2020
- Michael OlaOT · 2014–2019
- Kendall LangfordDE · 2008–2017
- Justin DurantOLB · 2007–2017
- David WatfordWR · 2016–2016
- Courtney BridgetDB · 2014–2014
- Marcus DixonDE · 2008–2012
- Onrea JonesWR · 2007–2010