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Kirk Merritt

WR

Kirk Merritt plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with NO, capping a 4-season NFL career.

Size

6'1", 214#

College

Arkansas State

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.9

39th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.17
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.87
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3-0.04
Yards/target×0.12-0.18

2021 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).

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands37▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability70▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share48▶

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

Air-Yards Share49▶

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

Impact

Efficiency47▶

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

Volume18▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021MIA44.91113

Career profile

Kirk Merritt has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIA.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9HOU1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD43.8

Kirk Merritt — common questions

What position does Kirk Merritt play?
Kirk Merritt is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Kirk Merritt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kirk Merritt has played for MIA (2021).
Where did Kirk Merritt go to college?
Kirk Merritt played college football at Arkansas State.
How many touchdowns has Kirk Merritt scored?
Kirk Merritt has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kirk Merritt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kirk Merritt rated 44.9 for 2021, the 39th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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