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Bub Means

WR

A 5th-round pick (170th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh; Louisiana Tech, Bub Means has built an NFL career since. He's currently with CLE, in his 3rd season in the league. His size stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position.

Size

6'2", 215#

College

Pittsburgh; Louisiana Tech

Draft

Rd 5, 170th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.8

58th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 15 targets

Role×0.14+0.03
Hands×0.1+0.63
Volume×0.12-0.64
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3+0.06
Yards/target×0.12+0.05

2024 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed60▶

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

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size80▶

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

Receiving

Hands40▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat61▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability25▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share56▶

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

Air-Yards Share54▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume41▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024NO48.8491181

Career profile

Bub Means has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
8
2.7/g
82
27/g
1
Away1
1
1.0/g
36
36/g
0
In division2
5
2.5/g
45
23/g
1
Out of division2
4
2.0/g
73
37/g
0
In wins1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses3
9
3.0/g
118
39/g
1
On turf4
9
2.3/g
118
30/g
1
Indoors4
9
2.3/g
118
30/g
1

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR—41.2
Week 6TB5 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD55.6
Week 7DEN3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD45
Week 8LAC1 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD62.8

Bub Means — common questions

What position does Bub Means play?
Bub Means is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Bub Means played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bub Means has played for NO (2024).
Where did Bub Means go to college?
Bub Means played college football at Pittsburgh; Louisiana Tech.
When was Bub Means drafted?
Bub Means was selected in round 5, 170th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bub Means scored?
Bub Means has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Bub Means's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bub Means rated 48.8 for 2024, the 58th percentile among WRs (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 5, 2024