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James Proche

WR

Drafted 201st overall in the 6th round of the 2020 draft, James Proche arrived from SMU. Now with CLE, he's in his 7th NFL season. Few match his hands, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34 catches for 364 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 193#

College

SMU

Draft

Rd 6, 201st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
61.5

81th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 20 targets

Role×0.14-0.09
Hands×0.1+0.88
Volume×0.12-0.49
Total EPA×0.22+0.28
EPA/target×0.3+1.38
Yards/target×0.12+0.95

Week 5 projection · @ NYJ

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec yds23.9 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.9 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 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.

Burst28▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility8▶

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

Size27▶

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

Receiving

Hands93▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat36▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability29▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share51▶

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

Air-Yards Share32▶

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

Impact

Efficiency89▶

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

Volume45▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025TEN40.76665
2024CLE43.19321
2023CLE35.410
2022BAL25.211862
2021BAL61.5716202
2020BAL25.313114

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, James Proche has played in 56 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2020–2022), CLE (2023–2024), TEN (2025).

As a receiver he has caught 34 passes for 364 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with BAL: 202 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
3
0.8/g
23
6/g
0
Away3
13
4.3/g
179
60/g
0
In division2
7
3.5/g
76
38/g
0
Out of division5
9
1.8/g
126
25/g
0
In wins4
8
2.0/g
118
30/g
0
In losses3
8
2.7/g
84
28/g
0
On grass5
8
1.6/g
97
19/g
0
On turf2
8
4.0/g
105
53/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
29
29/g
0
Outdoors6
15
2.5/g
173
29/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3DET1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 4DEN5 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD68.8
Week 5IND2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 6LAC—41
Week 7CIN—39.7
Week 15GB1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 16CIN7 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD62

James Proche — common questions

What position does James Proche play?
James Proche is listed as a WR.
Which teams has James Proche played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Proche has played for BAL (2020–2022), CLE (2023–2024), TEN (2025).
Where did James Proche go to college?
James Proche played college football at SMU.
When was James Proche drafted?
James Proche was selected in round 6, 201st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Proche scored?
James Proche has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is James Proche's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Proche rated 40.7 for 2025, the 26th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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