Drafted 138th overall in the 5th round of the 2002 draft, John Owens arrived from Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2009 with SEA, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his burst, which grades in the 84th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 22 catches for 178 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'3", 255#
College
Notre Dame
Draft
Rd 5, 138th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2009
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology9th percentile among TEs · limited sample
1 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed53▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst84▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size21▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE 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 Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
John Owens has appeared in 35 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: DET (2002–2003), CHI (2004), NO (2006–2007), DET (2008), SEA (2009).
As a receiver he has caught 22 passes for 178 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with DET: 56 yards and 1 touchdown in 8 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game40 on 3 catches vs CAR, 2006 Week 17
2004 splits
regular season2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 15 | HOU | — | 38 |
John Owens — common questions
- What position does John Owens play?
- John Owens is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has John Owens played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Owens has played for DET (2002–2003), CHI (2004), NO (2006–2007), DET (2008), SEA (2009).
- Where did John Owens go to college?
- John Owens played college football at Notre Dame.
- When was John Owens drafted?
- John Owens was selected in round 5, 138th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has John Owens scored?
- John Owens has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is John Owens's ScoutIndex Rating?
- John Owens rated 41.6 for 2009, the 34th percentile among TEs (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
- Matt HasselbeckQB · 2009
- Justin ForsettRB · 2009
- T.J. HoushmandzadehWR · 2009
- Julius JonesRB · 2009
- Nate BurlesonWR · 2009
- Seneca WallaceQB · 2009
- John CarlsonTE · 2009
- Deion BranchWR · 2009
Drafted in round 5, 2002
- Jarrod BaxterRB · pick 136
- Randy FasaniQB · pick 137
- Justin BannanDT · pick 139
- Bobby GrayS · pick 140
- Andra DavisILB · pick 141
- Scott FujitaOLB · pick 143
- Herb HaygoodWR · pick 144
- Kyle JohnsonRB · pick 145
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