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Eric Metcalf

WR

A 1st-round pick (13th overall) in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Texas, Eric Metcalf has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with GB, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. His deep threat stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 152 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 190#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 1, 13th overall (1989)

Seasons

1989–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
36.4

14th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 22 targets

Role×0.14-0.66
Hands×0.1-1.10
Volume×0.12-0.66
Total EPA×0.22-0.73
EPA/target×0.3-0.85
Yards/target×0.12-0.47

1999 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).

Size19▶

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

Receiving

Hands39▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat80▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability57▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

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

Air-Yards Share24▶

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

Impact

Efficiency20▶

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

Volume37▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002GB45.717
2001WAS38.89419
1999CAR36.4162011133

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Eric Metcalf has played in 26 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CAR (1999), WAS (2001), GB (2002).

He has rushed for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 152 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with CAR: 133 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
4
0.5/g
63
8/g
0
Away8
7
0.9/g
70
9/g
0
In division8
8
1.0/g
66
8/g
0
Out of division8
3
0.4/g
67
8/g
0
In wins8
6
0.8/g
74
9/g
0
In losses8
5
0.6/g
59
7/g
0
On grass12
8
0.7/g
101
8/g
0
On turf4
3
0.8/g
32
8/g
0
Indoors3
3
1.0/g
32
11/g
0
Outdoors13
8
0.6/g
101
8/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—42.7
Week 2JAX—42.4
Week 3CIN—42.4
Week 4WAS1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD44
Week 6SF3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD24.2
Week 7DET17 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 8ATL3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD55
Week 9PHI2 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD59
Week 10LAR—42.9
Week 11CLE3 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 12ATL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 13LAR1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 14GB—42
Week 15SF—39.6
Week 16PIT—42.6
Week 17NO—40.8

Eric Metcalf — common questions

What position does Eric Metcalf play?
Eric Metcalf is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Eric Metcalf played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Metcalf has played for CAR (1999), WAS (2001), GB (2002).
Where did Eric Metcalf go to college?
Eric Metcalf played college football at Texas.
When was Eric Metcalf drafted?
Eric Metcalf was selected in round 1, 13th overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Metcalf scored?
Eric Metcalf has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Eric Metcalf's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Metcalf rated 45.7 for 2002, the 46th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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