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 size stands out most — the 80th 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
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology86th percentile among WRs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2003 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).
Size80▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share58▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share58▶
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)
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
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 35 4.4/g | 535 67/g | 2 |
| Away | 7 | 19 2.7/g | 302 43/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 18 3.6/g | 229 46/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 36 3.6/g | 608 61/g | 3 |
| In wins | 10 | 39 3.9/g | 548 55/g | 2 |
| In losses | 5 | 15 3.0/g | 289 58/g | 1 |
| On grass | 11 | 42 3.8/g | 636 58/g | 2 |
| On turf | 4 | 12 3.0/g | 201 50/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 92 31/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 47 3.9/g | 745 62/g | 3 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | DAL | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 103 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | LAR | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PHI | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | NE | 4 rec, 140 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | JAX | 1 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 2 | TB | 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 60.6 |
| Week 4 | ATL | -2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
| Week 5 | NO | 5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 6 | IND | 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 43 |
| Week 7 | TEN | 2 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD | 54.5 |
| Week 9 | HOU | 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 10 | TB | 4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 53.3 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 9 rec, 189 yds, 0 TD | 74.6 |
| Week 12 | DAL | 2 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD | 57.4 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 6 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD | 65.5 |
| Week 14 | ATL | 3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 16 | DET | 6 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD | 59.3 |
| Week 17 | NYG | 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD | 88.9 |
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
- Bryant MixDE · pick 38
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