Legedu Naanee came into the league as a 5th-round selection (172nd overall) in 2007, drafted out of Boise State. He last played in 2012 with MIA, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 41.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 26th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 108 catches for 1,232 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 215#
College
Boise State
Draft
Rd 5, 172nd overall (2007)
Seasons
2007–2012
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology34th percentile among WRs · limited sample
10 games · 0 targets
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed75▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst69▶
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 Ability40▶
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 6 NFL seasons on file, Legedu Naanee has played in 58 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: LAC (2007–2010), CAR (2011), MIA (2012).
As a passer he has thrown for 48 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 108 passes for 1,232 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with CAR: 467 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 54.7, in the 69th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game27 vs TB, 2011 Week 13
- Most rushing yards in a game10 vs PHI, 2009 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game110 on 5 catches, 1 TD vs KC, 2010 Week 1
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 14 3/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 50 10/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 14 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 50 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 43 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 21 4/g | 0 |
| On grass | 8 | 5 0.6/g | 49 6/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 15 8/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 8 0.8/g | 64 6/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | IND | 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 2 | DEN | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 41.6 |
| Week 3 | NYJ | — | 36.8 |
| Week 5 | MIA | — | 36.5 |
| Week 6 | NE | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 41.1 |
| Week 7 | BUF | 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 33.4 |
| Week 11 | PIT | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
| Week 13 | ATL | — | 39.7 |
| Week 14 | LV | — | 36.9 |
| Week 16 | TB | 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 53.7 |
| Week 17 | DEN | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 43.5 |
Legedu Naanee — common questions
- What position does Legedu Naanee play?
- Legedu Naanee is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Legedu Naanee played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Legedu Naanee has played for LAC (2007–2010), CAR (2011), MIA (2012).
- Where did Legedu Naanee go to college?
- Legedu Naanee played college football at Boise State.
- When was Legedu Naanee drafted?
- Legedu Naanee was selected in round 5, 172nd overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Legedu Naanee scored?
- Legedu Naanee has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
- What is Legedu Naanee's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Legedu Naanee rated 19.6 for 2012, the 1st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Ryan TannehillQB · 2012
- Reggie BushRB · 2012
- Brian HartlineWR · 2012
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- Anthony FasanoTE · 2012
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- Dustin FryC · pick 139
- Brandon McDonaldDB · pick 140
- Greg PetersonDT · pick 141
- Steve BreastonWR · pick 142
- David JonesDB · pick 145
- Aundrae AllisonWR · pick 146
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