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David Paulson

TE

David Paulson came into the league as a 7th-round selection (240th overall) in 2012, drafted out of Oregon. He last played in 2014 with LAC, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13 catches for 153 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 246#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 7, 240th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
37.7

16th percentile among TEs · limited sample

10 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14-1.17
Hands×0.1-1.97
Volume×0.12-0.62
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3-0.14
Yards/target×0.12-0.70

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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

Burst22▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility26▶

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

Size29▶

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

Receiving

Hands46▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat15▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability48▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share11▶

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

Air-Yards Share9▶

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

Impact

Efficiency39▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013PIT5056102
2012PIT37.710751

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, David Paulson has played in 15 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 153 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with PIT: 102 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
4
0.7/g
29
5/g
0
Away4
3
0.8/g
22
6/g
0
In division4
2
0.5/g
13
3/g
0
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
38
6/g
0
In wins6
5
0.8/g
37
6/g
0
In losses4
2
0.5/g
14
4/g
0
On grass7
5
0.7/g
37
5/g
0
On turf3
2
0.7/g
14
5/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors9
7
0.8/g
51
6/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ—42.7
Week 5PHI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 6TEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 7CIN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 9NYG1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 10KC2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47
Week 11BAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 15DAL—43.3
Week 16CIN—41.9
Week 17CLE—32.9

David Paulson — common questions

What position does David Paulson play?
David Paulson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has David Paulson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Paulson has played for PIT (2012–2013).
Where did David Paulson go to college?
David Paulson played college football at Oregon.
When was David Paulson drafted?
David Paulson was selected in round 7, 240th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Paulson scored?
David Paulson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is David Paulson's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Paulson rated 50.0 for 2013, the 62nd 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

Drafted in round 7, 2012

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