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Chris Penn

WR

A 3rd-round pick (96th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Tulsa; Northeast Oklahoma, Chris Penn has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with LAC, capping a 6-season NFL career.

Size

6'0", 198#

College

Tulsa; Northeast Oklahoma

Draft

Rd 3, 96th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.9

48th percentile among WRs

14 games · 38 targets

Role×0.14-0.49
Hands×0.1+0.17
Volume×0.12-0.34
Total EPA×0.22-0.28
EPA/target×0.3-0.12
Yards/target×0.12-0.34

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size54▶

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

Receiving

Hands14▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat32▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share34▶

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

Air-Yards Share14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency46▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999LAC45.914172571

Career profile

Chris Penn has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with LAC.

As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 257 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
7
0.9/g
106
13/g
1
Away6
10
1.7/g
151
25/g
0
In division6
5
0.8/g
56
9/g
1
Out of division8
12
1.5/g
201
25/g
0
In wins6
9
1.5/g
106
18/g
1
In losses8
8
1.0/g
151
19/g
0
On grass11
9
0.8/g
146
13/g
1
On turf3
8
2.7/g
111
37/g
0
Indoors2
8
4.0/g
111
56/g
0
Outdoors12
9
0.8/g
146
12/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CIN—38.6
Week 3IND—34.9
Week 4KC1 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD48.9
Week 5DET7 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD78
Week 6SEA1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 7GB2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD47
Week 8KC1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 9DEN2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD31.2
Week 10LV—41.5
Week 11CHI1 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 12MIN1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 13CLE—41.7
Week 15MIA1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 16LV—38.1

Chris Penn — common questions

What position does Chris Penn play?
Chris Penn is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chris Penn played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Penn has played for LAC (1999).
Where did Chris Penn go to college?
Chris Penn played college football at Tulsa; Northeast Oklahoma.
When was Chris Penn drafted?
Chris Penn was selected in round 3, 96th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Penn scored?
Chris Penn has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Chris Penn's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Penn rated 45.9 for 1999, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 1994

Also from Tulsa; Northeast Oklahoma