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 target share stands out most — the 91st 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
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology34th percentile among WRs
11 games · 93 targets
2001 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).
Size82▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands37▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat72▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share91▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share69▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency16▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume78▶
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
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 71 18/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 42 6.0/g | 514 73/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 27 5.4/g | 286 57/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 23 3.8/g | 299 50/g | 1 |
| In wins | 1 | 4 4.0/g | 69 69/g | 1 |
| In losses | 10 | 46 4.6/g | 516 52/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 22 3.1/g | 205 29/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 28 7.0/g | 380 95/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 20 6.7/g | 276 92/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 30 3.8/g | 309 39/g | 0 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIN | 4 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD | 75.5 |
| Week 2 | ATL | 10 rec, 132 yds, 0 TD | 86.9 |
| Week 3 | GB | 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 50.6 |
| Week 4 | SF | 8 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 38 |
| Week 5 | NO | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 16.4 |
| Week 6 | WAS | 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 50 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 29.3 |
| Week 8 | MIA | 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 50.5 |
| Week 9 | LAR | 6 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 10 | SF | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 37.8 |
| Week 13 | BUF | 8 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD | 55.3 |
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- DeAngelo WilliamsRB · 2009
- Jonathan StewartRB · 2009
- Matt MooreQB · 2009
- Steve SmithWR · 2009
- Dante RosarioTE · 2009
- Gary BarnidgeTE · 2009
- Jeff KingTE · 2009
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- Lawyer MilloyS · pick 36
- Kavika PittmanDE · pick 37
- Bryant MixDE · pick 38
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