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Ja'Lynn Polk

WR

Ja'Lynn Polk came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (37th overall) in 2024, drafted out of Washington; Texas Tech. He's currently with NO, in his 2nd season in the league.

Size

6'1", 203#

College

Washington; Texas Tech

Draft

Rd 2, 37th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2025

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
14.3

1th percentile among WRs

14 games · 33 targets

Role×0.14-0.41
Hands×0.1-2.56
Volume×0.12-0.23
Total EPA×0.22-1.65
EPA/target×0.3-2.93
Yards/target×0.12-2.81

2024 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed29▶

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

Burst74▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size57▶

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

Receiving

Hands1▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat75▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

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

Air-Yards Share73▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume53▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024NE14.31412872

Career profile

Ja'Lynn Polk has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NE.

As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
4
0.7/g
29
5/g
1
Away8
8
1.0/g
58
7/g
1
In division3
4
1.3/g
33
11/g
0
Out of division11
8
0.7/g
54
5/g
2
In wins2
2
1.0/g
8
4/g
1
In losses12
10
0.8/g
79
7/g
1
On grass6
5
0.8/g
39
7/g
1
On turf8
7
0.9/g
48
6/g
1
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors13
12
0.9/g
87
7/g
2

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 2SEA2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD50.5
Week 3NYJ2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 4SF3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD31.4
Week 5MIA1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD31.8
Week 6HOU1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD25.8
Week 7JAX—33.6
Week 9TEN—27.6
Week 10CHI1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD49.8
Week 11LAR—41.5
Week 12MIA1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 13IND—39.9
Week 15ARI—42.2
Week 17LAC—38.7

Ja'Lynn Polk — common questions

What position does Ja'Lynn Polk play?
Ja'Lynn Polk is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Ja'Lynn Polk played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ja'Lynn Polk has played for NE (2024).
Where did Ja'Lynn Polk go to college?
Ja'Lynn Polk played college football at Washington; Texas Tech.
When was Ja'Lynn Polk drafted?
Ja'Lynn Polk was selected in round 2, 37th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ja'Lynn Polk scored?
Ja'Lynn Polk has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Ja'Lynn Polk's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ja'Lynn Polk rated 14.3 for 2024, the 1st percentile among WRs (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

Drafted in round 2, 2024