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Brandon Middleton

WR

Brandon Middleton plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with DET, capping a 2-season NFL career. Few match his air-yards share, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 93 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 190#

College

Houston

Draft

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Seasons

2007–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.8

27th percentile among WRs · limited sample

8 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.84
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 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).

Size13▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DET41.88123
2007DET41.948701

Career profile

Brandon Middleton has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 93 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DET: 70 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2GB—36.1
Week 3SF—36.8
Week 5CHI—36.5
Week 6MIN—36.9
Week 7HOU—36.3
Week 8WAS—36.4
Week 9CHI—36
Week 10JAX1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD54.7

Brandon Middleton — common questions

What position does Brandon Middleton play?
Brandon Middleton is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brandon Middleton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Middleton has played for DET (2007–2008).
Where did Brandon Middleton go to college?
Brandon Middleton played college football at Houston.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Middleton scored?
Brandon Middleton has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brandon Middleton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Middleton rated 41.8 for 2008, 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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