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. 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology56th percentile among TEs · limited sample
7 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game86 on 4 catches vs WAS, 1999 Week 9
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 22 7/g | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 60 15/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 18 9/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 64 13/g | 2 |
| In wins | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 72 12/g | 2 |
| In losses | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 10 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 26 13/g | 1 |
| On turf | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 56 11/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 82 12/g | 2 |
2004 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
- Ben RoethlisbergerQB · 2004
- Hines WardWR · 2004
- Jerome BettisRB · 2004
- Duce StaleyRB · 2004
- Plaxico BurressWR · 2004
- Antwaan Randle ElWR · 2004
- Verron HaynesFB · 2004
- Tommy MaddoxQB · 2004
Drafted in round 7, 1996
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- Ben LynchC · pick 211
- Jarius HayesTE · pick 212
- Conrad HamiltonDB · pick 214
- Lovett PurnellTE · pick 216
- Mike ArchieRB · pick 218
- Rod JonesOT · pick 219
- Sedric ClarkLB · pick 220
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