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Sean McHugh

TE

Sean McHugh came into the league as a 7th-round selection (241st overall) in 2004, drafted out of Penn State. His most recent season came in 2009 with PIT, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23 catches for 301 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 265#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 7, 241st overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2009

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39

8th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.72
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

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

Burst23▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility58▶

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

Size79▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE 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)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008PIT43.73324
2007DET49.31217252
2006DET433325
2005DET393

Career profile

Sean McHugh has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DET (2005–2007), PIT (2008).

As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 301 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DET: 252 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14GB—40.7
Week 15CIN—40.5
Week 16NO—37.5

Sean McHugh — common questions

What position does Sean McHugh play?
Sean McHugh is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sean McHugh played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sean McHugh has played for DET (2005–2007), PIT (2008).
Where did Sean McHugh go to college?
Sean McHugh played college football at Penn State.
When was Sean McHugh drafted?
Sean McHugh was selected in round 7, 241st overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sean McHugh scored?
Sean McHugh has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sean McHugh's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sean McHugh rated 43.7 for 2008, the 21st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2004

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