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Jordan Payton

WR

Jordan Payton came into the league as a 5th-round selection (154th overall) in 2016, drafted out of UCLA. He last played in 2016 with CLE, a career spanning 1 NFL season.

Size

6'1", 209#

College

UCLA

Draft

Rd 5, 154th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.6

29th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.59
Hands×0.1-0.49
Volume×0.12-1.03
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
EPA/target×0.3-0.17
Yards/target×0.12-0.43

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed56▶

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

Burst40▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility18▶

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

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands38▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat57▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability44▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share31▶

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

Air-Yards Share32▶

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

Impact

Efficiency40▶

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

Volume14▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016CLE40.6213

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Jordan Payton has played in 2 regular-season games, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6TEN—37
Week 8NYJ1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.2

Jordan Payton — common questions

What position does Jordan Payton play?
Jordan Payton is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jordan Payton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jordan Payton has played for CLE (2016).
Where did Jordan Payton go to college?
Jordan Payton played college football at UCLA.
When was Jordan Payton drafted?
Jordan Payton was selected in round 5, 154th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jordan Payton scored?
Jordan Payton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jordan Payton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jordan Payton rated 40.6 for 2016, the 29th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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