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Riley McCarron

WR

Riley McCarron plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2018 with NE, capping a 2-season NFL career.

Size

5'9", 198#

College

Iowa

Draft

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Seasons

2017–2018

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.8

37th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.35
Hands×0.1-0.10
Volume×0.12-1.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.57
EPA/target×0.3-0.05
Yards/target×0.12-0.12

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size23▶

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

Receiving

Hands34▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat68▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability61▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share39▶

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

Air-Yards Share43▶

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

Impact

Efficiency47▶

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

Volume9▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018NE43.81

Career profile

Riley McCarron has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with NE.

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU—41.3

Riley McCarron — common questions

What position does Riley McCarron play?
Riley McCarron is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Riley McCarron played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Riley McCarron has played for NE (2018).
Where did Riley McCarron go to college?
Riley McCarron played college football at Iowa.
How many touchdowns has Riley McCarron scored?
Riley McCarron has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Riley McCarron's ScoutIndex Rating?
Riley McCarron rated 43.8 for 2018, the 37th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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