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Ed Perry

TE

A 6th-round pick (177th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of James Madison, Ed Perry has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2005 with KC, capping a 9-season NFL career. His deep threat stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 catches for 8 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 265#

College

James Madison

Draft

Rd 6, 177th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2005

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
22.5

4th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-1.03
Hands×0.1-0.21
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-1.47
EPA/target×0.3-2.47
Yards/target×0.12-0.21

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size69▶

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

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share7▶

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

Air-Yards Share82▶

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

Impact

Efficiency3▶

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

Volume18▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004MIA42.35
2002MIA22.55
2001MIA47.56
2000MIA362
1999MIA44.45381

Career profile

Ed Perry has appeared in 23 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with MIA.

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 8 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with MIA: 8 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET—42.6
Week 2IND—44.4
Week 9GB—4.9
Week 13BUF—43.3
Week 15LV—43.1

Ed Perry — common questions

What position does Ed Perry play?
Ed Perry is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ed Perry played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ed Perry has played for MIA (1999–2004).
Where did Ed Perry go to college?
Ed Perry played college football at James Madison.
When was Ed Perry drafted?
Ed Perry was selected in round 6, 177th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ed Perry scored?
Ed Perry has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Ed Perry's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ed Perry rated 42.3 for 2004, the 9th percentile among TEs (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 6, 1997

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