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Roell Preston

WR

A 5th-round pick (145th overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC, Roell Preston has built an NFL career since. He last played in 1999 with SF, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His yac ability stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position.

Size

5'10", 185#

College

Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC

Draft

Rd 5, 145th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.2

52th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.10
Hands×0.1+0.13
Volume×0.12-1.11
Total EPA×0.22-0.53
EPA/target×0.3+0.13
Yards/target×0.12+0.12

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).

Size14▶

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

Receiving

Hands58▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat68▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability80▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share59▶

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

Air-Yards Share61▶

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

Impact

Efficiency61▶

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

Volume2▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999TEN46.27

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Roell Preston has played in 7 regular-season games, all with TEN.

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CLE—42.4
Week 3JAX—42.4
Week 7PHI—42.5
Week 14ATL—42
Week 15CAR—42.6
Week 16WAS—42.6
Week 17ATL—42.6

Roell Preston — common questions

What position does Roell Preston play?
Roell Preston is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Roell Preston played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Roell Preston has played for TEN (1999).
Where did Roell Preston go to college?
Roell Preston played college football at Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC.
When was Roell Preston drafted?
Roell Preston was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Roell Preston scored?
Roell Preston has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Roell Preston's ScoutIndex Rating?
Roell Preston rated 46.2 for 1999, the 52nd 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 5, 1995

Also from Mississippi; Northwest Mississippi CC