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Ahmad Merritt

WR

Ahmad Merritt is an NFL WR. He last played in 2007 with ARI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 170 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 195#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

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Seasons

2001–2007

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
18.1

1th percentile among WRs

11 games · 26 targets

Role×0.14-0.82
Hands×0.1-1.62
Volume×0.12-0.56
Total EPA×0.22-1.60
EPA/target×0.3-2.78
Yards/target×0.12-1.58

2002 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

Hands41▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat17▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share23▶

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

Air-Yards Share14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume41▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003CHI40.711350
2002CHI18.111514100
2001CHI38.12220

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Ahmad Merritt has played in 24 regular-season games, all with CHI.

He has rushed for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 170 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with CHI: 100 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
10
2.0/g
73
15/g
0
Away6
4
0.7/g
27
5/g
0
In division4
6
1.5/g
40
10/g
0
Out of division7
8
1.1/g
60
9/g
0
In wins2
4
2.0/g
21
11/g
0
In losses9
10
1.1/g
79
9/g
0
On grass3
2
0.7/g
16
5/g
0
On turf8
12
1.5/g
84
11/g
0
Indoors3
2
0.7/g
11
4/g
0
Outdoors8
12
1.5/g
89
11/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7DET—41.5
Week 8MIN2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 9PHI2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 10NE—38.1
Week 11LAR—29.6
Week 12DET3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD34.7
Week 13GB1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 14MIA1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 15NYJ5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 16CAR—40.9
Week 17TB4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD37.7

Ahmad Merritt — common questions

What position does Ahmad Merritt play?
Ahmad Merritt is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Ahmad Merritt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ahmad Merritt has played for CHI (2001–2003).
Where did Ahmad Merritt go to college?
Ahmad Merritt played college football at Wisconsin.
How many touchdowns has Ahmad Merritt scored?
Ahmad Merritt has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ahmad Merritt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ahmad Merritt rated 40.7 for 2003, the 27th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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