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Josh Reed

WR

Drafted 36th overall in the 2nd round of the 2002 draft, Josh Reed arrived from LSU. His most recent season came in 2009 with BUF, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 39.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 22nd percentile. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 311 catches for 3,575 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 2, 36th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2009

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
61.7

79th percentile among WRs

16 games · 59 targets

Role×0.14-0.73
Hands×0.1+0.32
Volume×0.12+0.11
Total EPA×0.22+0.82
EPA/target×0.3+1.28
Yards/target×0.12+0.96

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed41▶

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).

Size43▶

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

Receiving

Hands84▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat5▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

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

Air-Yards Share2▶

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

Impact

Efficiency88▶

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

Volume62▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009BUF39.613272911
2008BUF54.313565971
2007BUF49.9151051578
2006BUF49.41213344102
2005BUF50.916-3324492
2004BUF40.711-116153
2003BUF531638585882
2002BUF61.716375092

Career profile

Josh Reed has appeared in 112 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 57 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 311 passes for 3,575 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with BUF: 597 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 61.7, in the 79th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
16
2.0/g
209
26/g
0
Away8
21
2.6/g
300
38/g
2
In division6
11
1.8/g
151
25/g
0
Out of division10
26
2.6/g
358
36/g
2
In wins8
18
2.3/g
240
30/g
1
In losses8
19
2.4/g
269
34/g
1
On grass7
13
1.9/g
190
27/g
1
On turf9
24
2.7/g
319
35/g
1
Indoors2
9
4.5/g
138
69/g
1
Outdoors14
28
2.0/g
371
27/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 2MIN8 rec, 110 yds, 1 TD89.6
Week 3DEN2 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD55.5
Week 4CHI2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 5LV3 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 6HOU1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 7MIA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 8DET2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 9NE2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 11KC4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 12NYJ1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 13MIA1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 14NE3 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD66.5
Week 15LAC—31.5
Week 16GB1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD48
Week 17CIN3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD46.9

Josh Reed — common questions

What position does Josh Reed play?
Josh Reed is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Josh Reed played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Reed has played for BUF (2002–2009).
Where did Josh Reed go to college?
Josh Reed played college football at LSU.
When was Josh Reed drafted?
Josh Reed was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Josh Reed scored?
Josh Reed has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
What is Josh Reed's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Reed rated 39.6 for 2009, the 22nd percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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