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 yac ability stands out most — the 87th 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
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology80th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2008 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).
Size77▶
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 Ability87▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share47▶
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
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 32 4.0/g | 487 61/g | 2 |
| Away | 8 | 33 4.1/g | 436 55/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 29 4.8/g | 420 70/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 36 3.6/g | 503 50/g | 2 |
| In wins | 12 | 50 4.2/g | 710 59/g | 4 |
| In losses | 4 | 15 3.8/g | 213 53/g | 1 |
| On grass | 12 | 47 3.9/g | 699 58/g | 3 |
| On turf | 4 | 18 4.5/g | 224 56/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 3 | 14 4.7/g | 144 48/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 51 3.9/g | 779 60/g | 3 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | ARI | 5 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | LAC | 6 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD | 30.5 |
| Week 2 | CHI | 5 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD | 47.2 |
| Week 3 | MIN | 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 39.2 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 8 rec, 147 yds, 1 TD | 84.2 |
| Week 5 | KC | 3 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD | 70.5 |
| Week 6 | TB | 4 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 7 | NO | 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 8 | ARI | 5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD | 34.9 |
| Week 10 | LV | 3 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 11 | DET | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 12 | ATL | 4 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD | 51.3 |
| Week 13 | GB | 2 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 34.4 |
| Week 14 | TB | 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 58 |
| Week 15 | DEN | 4 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD | 58 |
| Week 16 | NYG | 4 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD | 72.9 |
| Week 17 | NO | 7 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD | 55.7 |
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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