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. His yac ability stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology73th percentile among TEs · limited sample
14 games · 0 targets
2007 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed57▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst7▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility27▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size32▶
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 Ability85▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share55▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume48▶
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
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 18 3.0/g | 170 28/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 11 1.4/g | 58 7/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 11 1.8/g | 79 13/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 18 2.3/g | 149 19/g | 2 |
| In losses | 14 | 29 2.1/g | 228 16/g | 2 |
| On grass | 10 | 23 2.3/g | 214 21/g | 2 |
| On turf | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 14 4/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 5 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 28 2.2/g | 223 17/g | 2 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | WAS | 2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD | 60.4 |
| Week 3 | NYJ | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 35.2 |
| Week 4 | LV | 3 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD | 71.8 |
| Week 5 | HOU | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 44.3 |
| Week 6 | CLE | — | 37.6 |
| Week 7 | NE | 4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 48.9 |
| Week 8 | NYG | 6 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 59.5 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 41.5 |
| Week 11 | PHI | 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 12 | PIT | 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 36.5 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
| Week 14 | BUF | 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 37.5 |
| Week 16 | NE | 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 46.6 |
| Week 17 | CIN | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 46.4 |
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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- Dante WesleyDB · pick 100
- 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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