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Lovett Purnell

TE

Lovett Purnell came into the league as a 7th-round selection (216th overall) in 1996, drafted out of West Virginia. He last played in 1999 with BAL, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

West Virginia

Draft

Rd 7, 216th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.5

34th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14+0.08
Hands×0.1-0.52
Volume×0.12-0.80
Total EPA×0.22-0.41
EPA/target×0.3-0.14
Yards/target×0.12-0.28

1999 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).

Size10▶

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

Receiving

Hands62▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat49▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability62▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share56▶

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

Air-Yards Share55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency36▶

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

Volume22▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999BAL44.51210

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Lovett Purnell has played in 1 regular-season game, all with BAL.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD39.7

Lovett Purnell — common questions

What position does Lovett Purnell play?
Lovett Purnell is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Lovett Purnell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lovett Purnell has played for BAL (1999).
Where did Lovett Purnell go to college?
Lovett Purnell played college football at West Virginia.
When was Lovett Purnell drafted?
Lovett Purnell was selected in round 7, 216th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lovett Purnell scored?
Lovett Purnell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lovett Purnell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lovett Purnell rated 44.5 for 1999, the 34th 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 7, 1996

Also from West Virginia