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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. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.3

69th percentile among TEs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.24
Total EPA×0.22+0.05
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed14▶

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

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility57▶

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 Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability100▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume48▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
10
1.7/g
181
30/g
0
Away6
7
1.2/g
71
12/g
0
In division5
8
1.6/g
73
15/g
0
Out of division7
9
1.3/g
179
26/g
0
In wins6
9
1.5/g
159
27/g
0
In losses6
8
1.3/g
93
16/g
0
On grass5
6
1.2/g
66
13/g
0
On turf7
11
1.6/g
186
27/g
0
Indoors8
11
1.4/g
186
23/g
0
Outdoors4
6
1.5/g
66
17/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV2 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 2MIN3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 4CHI1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 5WAS1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD35.5
Week 8CHI1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 9DEN1 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 10ARI—37.9
Week 11NYG1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 13MIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 14DAL3 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD75.5
Week 16KC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 17GB2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD29.6

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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