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Derek Pagel

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A 5th-round pick (140th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Iowa, Derek Pagel has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with DAL, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Last season's 34.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 18th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'1", 208#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 5, 140th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2005

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31.1

9th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.63
Pass rush×0.3-0.63
Ball skills×0.25-0.74
Run defense×0.2-0.81
Availability×0.1-1.75

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004NYJ31.12
2003NYJ34.410

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Derek Pagel has played in 12 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 34.4, in the 18th percentile among DEFs that year.

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN—36
Week 9BUF—43.3

Derek Pagel — common questions

What position does Derek Pagel play?
Derek Pagel is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Derek Pagel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derek Pagel has played for NYJ (2003–2004).
Where did Derek Pagel go to college?
Derek Pagel played college football at Iowa.
When was Derek Pagel drafted?
Derek Pagel was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derek Pagel scored?
Derek Pagel has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Derek Pagel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derek Pagel rated 31.1 for 2004, the 9th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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