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James O'Shaughnessy

TE

A 5th-round pick (173rd overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Illinois State, James O'Shaughnessy has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2022 with MIN, capping a 8-season NFL career. He posted a 48.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 62nd percentile among TEs. His hands stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 112 catches for 1,108 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 245#

College

Illinois State

Draft

Rd 5, 173rd overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2022

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
48.7

62th percentile among TEs

15 games · 38 targets

Role×0.14-0.48
Hands×0.1-1.39
Volume×0.12+0.30
Total EPA×0.22+0.28
EPA/target×0.3+0.23
Yards/target×0.12-0.23

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

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

Receiving

Hands84▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat48▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability12▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share35▶

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

Air-Yards Share33▶

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

Impact

Efficiency67▶

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

Volume71▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021JAX46.1724244
2020JAX48.71528262
2019JAX545141532
2018JAX32.41424214
2017JAX50.916141491
2016KC36.1122-1
2015KC51.86687

Career profile

James O'Shaughnessy has appeared in 75 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (2015–2016), JAX (2017–2021).

As a receiver he has caught 112 passes for 1,108 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with JAX: 262 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 48.7, in the 62nd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
11
1.6/g
87
12/g
0
Away8
17
2.1/g
175
22/g
0
In division6
12
2.0/g
93
16/g
0
Out of division9
16
1.8/g
169
19/g
0
In wins1
1
1.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses14
27
1.9/g
262
19/g
0
On grass12
20
1.7/g
179
15/g
0
On turf3
8
2.7/g
83
28/g
0
Indoors4
11
2.8/g
103
26/g
0
Outdoors11
17
1.5/g
159
14/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 2TEN4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 3MIA3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 4CIN1 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 5HOU3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 6DET—40.7
Week 7LAC3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 9HOU1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 10GB—38.9
Week 12CLE2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD50
Week 13MIN4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 14TEN2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 15BAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 16CHI2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 17IND1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD43.7

James O'Shaughnessy — common questions

What position does James O'Shaughnessy play?
James O'Shaughnessy is listed as a TE.
Which teams has James O'Shaughnessy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James O'Shaughnessy has played for KC (2015–2016), JAX (2017–2021).
Where did James O'Shaughnessy go to college?
James O'Shaughnessy played college football at Illinois State.
When was James O'Shaughnessy drafted?
James O'Shaughnessy was selected in round 5, 173rd overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James O'Shaughnessy scored?
James O'Shaughnessy has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is James O'Shaughnessy's ScoutIndex Rating?
James O'Shaughnessy rated 46.1 for 2021, the 43rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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