A 4th-round pick (103rd overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Oregon, Justin Peelle has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2011 with SF, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 123 catches for 1,003 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 251#
College
Oregon
Draft
Rd 4, 103rd overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2011
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology33th percentile among TEs · limited sample
11 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed61▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst11▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility28▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size33▶
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
Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Justin Peelle has played in 103 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: LAC (2002–2005), MIA (2006–2007), ATL (2008–2010), SF (2011).
As a receiver he has caught 123 passes for 1,003 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with MIA: 228 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game45 on 3 catches, 1 TD vs LV, 2007 Week 4
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 66 9/g | 2 |
| Away | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 18 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 51 13/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 7 | 4 0.6/g | 33 5/g | 1 |
| In wins | 9 | 9 1.0/g | 76 8/g | 2 |
| In losses | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 8 4/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 9 0.9/g | 76 8/g | 2 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 8 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 8 8/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 9 0.9/g | 76 8/g | 2 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYJ | 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 2 | NYJ | — | 38.5 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD | 54.9 |
| Week 5 | JAX | — | 40.5 |
| Week 6 | ATL | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
| Week 7 | CAR | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 39 |
| Week 8 | LV | 3 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD | 33.6 |
| Week 12 | KC | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 39.5 |
| Week 13 | DEN | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 35.8 |
| Week 14 | TB | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 46.7 |
| Week 15 | CLE | — | 38 |
| Week 17 | KC | 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 44 |
Justin Peelle — common questions
- What position does Justin Peelle play?
- Justin Peelle is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Justin Peelle played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Peelle has played for LAC (2002–2005), MIA (2006–2007), ATL (2008–2010), SF (2011).
- Where did Justin Peelle go to college?
- Justin Peelle played college football at Oregon.
- When was Justin Peelle drafted?
- Justin Peelle was selected in round 4, 103rd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Justin Peelle scored?
- Justin Peelle has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 receiving).
- What is Justin Peelle's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Justin Peelle rated 42.0 for 2011, the 27th 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
- Alex SmithQB · 2011
- Frank GoreRB · 2011
- Michael CrabtreeWR · 2011
- Vernon DavisTE · 2011
- Kendall HunterRB · 2011
- Ted GinnWR · 2011
- Kyle WilliamsWR · 2011
- Josh MorganWR · 2011
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- Kevin BentleyLB · pick 101
- Jeff ChandlerK · pick 102
- Alex BrownDE · pick 104
- Brian WilliamsDB · pick 105
- David ThorntonOLB · pick 106
- Omar EasyRB · pick 107
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