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Eric Bjornson

TE

Eric Bjornson came into the league as a 4th-round selection (110th overall) in 1995, drafted out of Washington. His most recent season came in 2000 with NE, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 46.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 44th percentile. Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 240#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 4, 110th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.8

29th percentile among TEs · limited sample

9 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-0.21
Hands×0.1-0.32
Volume×0.12-0.19
Total EPA×0.22-0.48
EPA/target×0.3-0.63
Yards/target×0.12+0.35

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).

Size15▶

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

Receiving

Hands22▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat92▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability31▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share87▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume60▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000NE46.18201522
1999DAL43.8920110131

Career profile

Eric Bjornson has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DAL (1999), NE (2000).

He has rushed for 20 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 283 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with NE: 152 yards and 2 touchdowns in 8 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 46.1, in the 44th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
6
1.0/g
89
15/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
42
14/g
0
In division4
4
1.0/g
45
11/g
0
Out of division5
6
1.2/g
86
17/g
0
In wins6
6
1.0/g
98
16/g
0
In losses3
4
1.3/g
33
11/g
0
On grass2
2
1.0/g
20
10/g
0
On turf7
8
1.1/g
111
16/g
0
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
22
22/g
0
Outdoors8
8
1.0/g
109
14/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 2ATL1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 7WAS—40.2
Week 10GB1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD62.6
Week 11ARI1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD46
Week 12MIA1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 14PHI2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 15NYJ20 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD11.7
Week 16NO2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD48.1

Eric Bjornson — common questions

What position does Eric Bjornson play?
Eric Bjornson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Eric Bjornson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Bjornson has played for DAL (1999), NE (2000).
Where did Eric Bjornson go to college?
Eric Bjornson played college football at Washington.
When was Eric Bjornson drafted?
Eric Bjornson was selected in round 4, 110th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Bjornson scored?
Eric Bjornson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Eric Bjornson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Bjornson rated 46.1 for 2000, the 44th percentile among TEs. 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 4, 1995

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