A 2nd-round pick (43rd overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Muhsin Muhammad has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2009 with CAR, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. His 48.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 58th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His volume stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 740 catches for 9,773 yards and 55 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 215#
College
Michigan State
Draft
Rd 2, 43rd overall (1996)
Seasons
1996–2009
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology88th percentile among WRs
15 games · 156 targets
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size86▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands97▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat45▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability89▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share93▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share97▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency74▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume99▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Muhsin Muhammad has played in 163 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CAR (1999–2004), CHI (2005–2007), CAR (2008–2009).
He has rushed for 65 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 740 passes for 9,773 yards and 55 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with CAR: 1,405 yards and 16 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 70.3, in the 88th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game20 vs PIT, 2002 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game189 on 9 catches vs WAS, 2003 Week 11
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 45 6.4/g | 587 84/g | 7 |
| Away | 8 | 51 6.4/g | 666 83/g | 1 |
| In division | 7 | 45 6.4/g | 564 81/g | 5 |
| Out of division | 8 | 51 6.4/g | 689 86/g | 3 |
| In wins | 7 | 54 7.7/g | 595 85/g | 7 |
| In losses | 8 | 42 5.3/g | 658 82/g | 1 |
| On grass | 11 | 74 6.7/g | 957 87/g | 8 |
| On turf | 4 | 22 5.5/g | 296 74/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 18 6.0/g | 251 84/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 78 6.5/g | 1,002 84/g | 8 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NO | 4 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD | 52.3 |
| Week 2 | JAX | 4 rec, 103 yds, 1 TD | 75.8 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 8 rec, 117 yds, 0 TD | 85.3 |
| Week 4 | WAS | 8 rec, 151 yds, 0 TD | 76 |
| Week 6 | SF | 6 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD | 84.9 |
| Week 7 | DET | 4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 40.4 |
| Week 8 | ATL | 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 9 | PHI | 8 rec, 88 yds, 2 TD | 91 |
| Week 10 | LAR | 9 rec, 125 yds, 0 TD | 74.7 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 7 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 60.3 |
| Week 13 | LAR | 4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 26.9 |
| Week 14 | GB | 8 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 15 | SF | 11 rec, 126 yds, 3 TD | 73 |
| Week 16 | PIT | 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 17 | NO | 6 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD | 46.2 |
Muhsin Muhammad — common questions
- What position does Muhsin Muhammad play?
- Muhsin Muhammad is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Muhsin Muhammad played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Muhsin Muhammad has played for CAR (1999–2004), CHI (2005–2007), CAR (2008–2009).
- Where did Muhsin Muhammad go to college?
- Muhsin Muhammad played college football at Michigan State.
- When was Muhsin Muhammad drafted?
- Muhsin Muhammad was selected in round 2, 43rd overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Muhsin Muhammad scored?
- Muhsin Muhammad has 55 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (55 receiving).
- What is Muhsin Muhammad's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Muhsin Muhammad rated 48.4 for 2009, the 58th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Kavika PittmanDE · pick 37
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