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Nathan Palmer

WR

Nathan Palmer is an NFL WR. He last played in 2015 with CHI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons.

Size

5'11", 198#

College

Northern Illinois

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
37.9

16th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.86
Hands×0.1-0.63
Volume×0.12-0.94
Total EPA×0.22-0.63
EPA/target×0.3-0.44
Yards/target×0.12-0.74

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size33▶

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

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability43▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share19▶

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

Air-Yards Share16▶

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

Impact

Efficiency28▶

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

Volume17▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012IND37.931-4

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Nathan Palmer has played in 3 regular-season games, all with IND.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5GB—37.5
Week 6NYJ1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 11NE—42.7

Nathan Palmer — common questions

What position does Nathan Palmer play?
Nathan Palmer is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Nathan Palmer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nathan Palmer has played for IND (2012).
Where did Nathan Palmer go to college?
Nathan Palmer played college football at Northern Illinois.
How many touchdowns has Nathan Palmer scored?
Nathan Palmer has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Nathan Palmer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nathan Palmer rated 37.9 for 2012, the 16th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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