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Marcellus Rivers

TE

Marcellus Rivers is an NFL TE. He last played in 2007 with NE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His deep threat stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 51 catches for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 250#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

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Seasons

2001–2007

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.4

34th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-1.39
Hands×0.1+0.79
Volume×0.12-0.71
Total EPA×0.22-0.29
EPA/target×0.3-0.04
Yards/target×0.12-0.61

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed39▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility56▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size33▶

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

Receiving

Hands42▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat92▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share6▶

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

Air-Yards Share86▶

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

Impact

Efficiency39▶

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

Volume33▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005HOU42.81224168
2004NYG44115361
2003NYG48.5817155
2002NYG52.7132251
2001NYG43.473112

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Marcellus Rivers has played in 51 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2001–2004), HOU (2005).

As a receiver he has caught 51 passes for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with HOU: 168 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD56.4
Week 3NO—43.2
Week 4WAS—43.5
Week 7WAS—43.2
Week 13DAL1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD53
Week 16PHI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 17GB—16.5

Marcellus Rivers — common questions

What position does Marcellus Rivers play?
Marcellus Rivers is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Marcellus Rivers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcellus Rivers has played for NYG (2001–2004), HOU (2005).
Where did Marcellus Rivers go to college?
Marcellus Rivers played college football at Oklahoma State.
How many touchdowns has Marcellus Rivers scored?
Marcellus Rivers has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Marcellus Rivers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcellus Rivers rated 42.8 for 2005, the 47th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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