Drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft, Bernard Berrian arrived from Fresno State. His most recent season came in 2011 with MIN, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 24.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 3rd percentile. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 287 catches for 4,119 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 185#
College
Fresno State
Draft
Rd 3, 78th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2011
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology91th percentile among WRs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed18▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst86▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility16▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size28▶
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 Ability97▶
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
Bernard Berrian has appeared in 102 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CHI (2004–2007), MIN (2008–2011).
He has rushed for 85 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 287 passes for 4,119 yards and 24 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with MIN: 964 yards and 7 touchdowns in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 52.3, in the 66th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game31 vs ATL, 2005 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game131 on 5 catches, 1 TD vs DET, 2008 Week 6
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 20 2.9/g | 535 76/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 28 3.5/g | 429 54/g | 3 |
| In division | 5 | 21 4.2/g | 401 80/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 27 2.7/g | 563 56/g | 4 |
| In wins | 9 | 29 3.2/g | 703 78/g | 6 |
| In losses | 6 | 19 3.2/g | 261 44/g | 1 |
| On grass | 6 | 19 3.2/g | 290 48/g | 2 |
| On turf | 9 | 29 3.2/g | 674 75/g | 5 |
| Indoors | 9 | 29 3.2/g | 674 75/g | 5 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 19 3.2/g | 290 48/g | 2 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PHI | 2 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | GB | 3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD | 44.2 |
| Week 2 | IND | — | 38 |
| Week 3 | CAR | 3 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD | 66.6 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 5 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD | 64.4 |
| Week 5 | NO | 6 rec, 110 yds, 1 TD | 81 |
| Week 6 | DET | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 131 yds, 1 TD | 76.9 |
| Week 7 | CHI | 6 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD | 73.8 |
| Week 9 | HOU | 2 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD | 71.3 |
| Week 11 | TB | 3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 12 | JAX | 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 37.5 |
| Week 13 | CHI | 4 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD | 79 |
| Week 14 | DET | 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD | 61.5 |
| Week 16 | ATL | 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 45.1 |
| Week 17 | NYG | 4 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD | 69.2 |
Bernard Berrian — common questions
- What position does Bernard Berrian play?
- Bernard Berrian is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Bernard Berrian played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bernard Berrian has played for CHI (2004–2007), MIN (2008–2011).
- Where did Bernard Berrian go to college?
- Bernard Berrian played college football at Fresno State.
- When was Bernard Berrian drafted?
- Bernard Berrian was selected in round 3, 78th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Bernard Berrian scored?
- Bernard Berrian has 24 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (24 receiving).
- What is Bernard Berrian's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Bernard Berrian rated 30.8 for 2011, the 8th 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
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- Percy HarvinWR · 2011
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- Toby GerhartRB · 2011
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- Devin AromashoduWR · 2011
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- Ben HartsockTE · pick 68
- Gilbert GardnerLB · pick 69
- Joey ThomasDB · pick 70
- Randy StarksDE · pick 71
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