Kendall Newson came into the league as a 7th-round selection (222nd overall) in 2002, drafted out of Middle Tennessee State. He last played in 2005 with MIA, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.
Size
6'1", 193#
College
Middle Tennessee State
Draft
Rd 7, 222nd overall (2002)
Seasons
2003–2005
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology27th percentile among WRs · limited sample
2 games · 0 targets
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed4▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst23▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility39▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size45▶
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)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIA | 40.9 | 2 | 2 | 55 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Kendall Newson has played in 2 regular-season games, all with MIA.
As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 55 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game55 on 2 catches vs TEN, 2003 Week 10
2003 splits
regular seasonKendall Newson — common questions
- What position does Kendall Newson play?
- Kendall Newson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Kendall Newson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kendall Newson has played for MIA (2003).
- Where did Kendall Newson go to college?
- Kendall Newson played college football at Middle Tennessee State.
- When was Kendall Newson drafted?
- Kendall Newson was selected in round 7, 222nd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Kendall Newson scored?
- Kendall Newson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Kendall Newson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Kendall Newson rated 40.9 for 2003, the 27th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jay FiedlerQB · 2003
- Ricky WilliamsRB · 2003
- Chris ChambersWR · 2003
- Brian GrieseQB · 2003
- Randy McMichaelTE · 2003
- James McKnightWR · 2003
- Derrius ThompsonWR · 2003
- Travis MinorRB · 2003
Drafted in round 7, 2002
- LaVar GloverCB · pick 212
- Mike PucilloG · pick 215
- Chad BeasleyOT · pick 218
- Josh MallardDE · pick 220
- Mike BanksTE · pick 223
- Darrell HillWR · pick 225
- Daryl JonesWR · pick 226
- Joaquin GonzalezOT · pick 227
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