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Avion Black

WR

Drafted 121st overall in the 4th round of the 2000 draft, Avion Black arrived from Tennessee State. His most recent season came in 2002 with HOU, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 185#

College

Tennessee State

Draft

Rd 4, 121st overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
36.1

13th percentile among WRs · limited sample

14 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-1.58
Hands×0.1-0.07
Volume×0.12-0.77
Total EPA×0.22-0.71
EPA/target×0.3-0.82
Yards/target×0.12-0.25

2001 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).

Size19▶

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

Receiving

Hands61▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat72▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share5▶

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

Air-Yards Share68▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume32▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002HOU34.88652
2001BUF36.114890
2000BUF46.42

Career profile

Avion Black has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2000–2001), HOU (2002).

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with BUF: 90 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
3
0.5/g
25
4/g
0
Away8
5
0.6/g
65
8/g
0
In division7
3
0.4/g
30
4/g
0
Out of division7
5
0.7/g
60
9/g
0
In wins3
1
0.3/g
25
8/g
0
In losses11
7
0.6/g
65
6/g
0
On grass6
5
0.8/g
65
11/g
0
On turf8
3
0.4/g
25
3/g
0
Indoors2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
8
0.7/g
90
8/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—42.2
Week 2IND—40.2
Week 3PIT2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD29.3
Week 4NYJ—43.8
Week 6JAX1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 7LAC1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 8IND1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 9NE1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD43
Week 12SF1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 13CAR—43.1
Week 14NE—40.7
Week 15ATL—42.8
Week 16NYJ—43.4
Week 17MIA1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47.1

Avion Black — common questions

What position does Avion Black play?
Avion Black is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Avion Black played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Avion Black has played for BUF (2000–2001), HOU (2002).
Where did Avion Black go to college?
Avion Black played college football at Tennessee State.
When was Avion Black drafted?
Avion Black was selected in round 4, 121st overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Avion Black scored?
Avion Black has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Avion Black's ScoutIndex Rating?
Avion Black rated 34.8 for 2002, the 13th 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

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