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Jay Riemersma

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Jay Riemersma came into the league as a 7th-round selection (244th overall) in 1996, drafted out of Michigan. His most recent season came in 2004 with PIT, capping a 9-season NFL career. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 66.6 ScoutIndex Rating, the 86th percentile at the position. Air-Yards Share is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 170 catches for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 256#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 7, 244th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–2004

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
66.6

86th percentile among TEs

16 games · 48 targets

Role×0.14-0.06
Hands×0.1+2.61
Volume×0.12+0.82
Total EPA×0.22+0.82
EPA/target×0.3+0.59
Yards/target×0.12+0.84

2002 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).

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands80▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat83▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share57▶

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

Air-Yards Share90▶

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

Impact

Efficiency79▶

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

Volume81▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004PIT46.677822
2003PIT486101381
2002BUF66.61632350
2001BUF7616535903
2000BUF5712313725
1999BUF69.714374964

Career profile

Jay Riemersma has appeared in 71 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (1999–2002), PIT (2003–2004).

As a receiver he has caught 170 passes for 2,028 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with BUF: 590 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 76.0, in the 94th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
12
1.5/g
125
16/g
0
Away8
20
2.5/g
225
28/g
0
In division6
9
1.5/g
91
15/g
0
Out of division10
23
2.3/g
259
26/g
0
In wins8
16
2.0/g
170
21/g
0
In losses8
16
2.0/g
180
23/g
0
On grass7
18
2.6/g
187
27/g
0
On turf9
14
1.6/g
163
18/g
0
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
62
31/g
0
Outdoors14
27
1.9/g
288
21/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 2MIN2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 3DEN4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD77.8
Week 4CHI4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 5LV1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD25.3
Week 6HOU3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 7MIA1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 8DET2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 9NE—39
Week 11KC1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 12NYJ2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 13MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 14NE4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD68.1
Week 15LAC1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 16GB3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD69
Week 17CIN2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD59.3

Jay Riemersma — common questions

What position does Jay Riemersma play?
Jay Riemersma is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jay Riemersma played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jay Riemersma has played for BUF (1999–2002), PIT (2003–2004).
Where did Jay Riemersma go to college?
Jay Riemersma played college football at Michigan.
When was Jay Riemersma drafted?
Jay Riemersma was selected in round 7, 244th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jay Riemersma scored?
Jay Riemersma has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
What is Jay Riemersma's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jay Riemersma rated 46.6 for 2004, the 56th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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