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Justin Peelle

TE

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 98th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.7

68th percentile among TEs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22+0.04
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

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

Burst6▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility26▶

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 Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share84▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011SF425119
2010ATL52910961
2009ATL60.411121152
2008ATL49.712151592
2007MIA50.214292282
2006MIA44.713161161
2005LAC411011381
2004LAC43.81110842
2003LAC46.39161331
2002LAC32.19315

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
4
0.8/g
39
8/g
0
Away7
11
1.6/g
120
17/g
2
In division4
3
0.8/g
28
7/g
0
Out of division8
12
1.5/g
131
16/g
2
In wins9
13
1.4/g
133
15/g
2
In losses3
2
0.7/g
26
9/g
0
On grass5
9
1.8/g
103
21/g
2
On turf7
6
0.9/g
56
8/g
0
Indoors7
6
0.9/g
56
8/g
0
Outdoors5
9
1.8/g
103
21/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI3 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1DET1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 3KC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 4CAR—38.8
Week 5GB2 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD61.9
Week 8PHI1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 9LV3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 10NO1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 13LAC3 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD65.4
Week 14NO1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 15TB1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 16MIN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 17LAR—43.1

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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