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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. 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
38.8

20th percentile among WRs · limited sample

9 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-1.34
Hands×0.1-0.84
Volume×0.12-0.95
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3-0.19
Yards/target×0.12-0.37

2001 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).

Size17▶

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

Receiving

Hands77▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat45▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share10▶

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

Air-Yards Share18▶

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

Impact

Efficiency42▶

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

Volume18▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7NYG—42.5
Week 8SEA—42.1
Week 10DEN—42.7
Week 11PHI—43.2
Week 12DAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 13ARI2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42
Week 14PHI—42.7
Week 15CHI1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 17ARI—43.1

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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