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Muhsin Muhammad

WR

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 air-yards share stands out most — the 83rd 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55.4

71th percentile among WRs · limited sample

15 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22+0.52
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2007 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).

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability81▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share83▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009CAR48.414535811
2008CAR58.316659235
2007CHI55.415405703
2006CHI63.816608635
2005CHI67.115647504
2004CAR96.1161593140516
2003CAR61.615-2548373
2002CAR61.21440638233
2001CAR42.711505851
2000CAR68161210211836
1999CAR70.3159612538

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
15
2.1/g
202
29/g
1
Away8
25
3.1/g
368
46/g
2
In division5
12
2.4/g
163
33/g
2
Out of division10
28
2.8/g
407
41/g
1
In wins6
16
2.7/g
245
41/g
1
In losses9
24
2.7/g
325
36/g
2
On grass12
30
2.5/g
420
35/g
2
On turf3
10
3.3/g
150
50/g
1
Indoors2
7
3.5/g
79
40/g
1
Outdoors13
33
2.5/g
491
38/g
2

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 2KC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 3DAL2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 4DET5 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD62.2
Week 5GB1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 6MIN2 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD59.7
Week 7PHI5 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD62.7
Week 8DET2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 10LV4 rec, 87 yds, 0 TD68.1
Week 11SEA3 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 12DEN2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 13NYG3 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 14WAS4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 15MIN2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 17NO3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD49.4

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

Drafted in round 2, 1996

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