Marcellus Rivers is an NFL TE. He last played in 2007 with NE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. 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
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology47th percentile among TEs · limited sample
12 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed35▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst37▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility63▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size30▶
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 Shareno data▶
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
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game49 on 4 catches vs NE, 2003 Week 6
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 94 16/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 74 12/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 11 1.8/g | 75 13/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 13 2.2/g | 93 16/g | 0 |
| In wins | 1 | 4 4.0/g | 20 20/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 20 1.8/g | 148 13/g | 0 |
| On grass | 9 | 20 2.2/g | 146 16/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 22 7/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 49 12/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 16 2.0/g | 119 15/g | 0 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | TEN | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 40.4 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 41.6 |
| Week 7 | IND | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 50.1 |
| Week 9 | JAX | — | 39.3 |
| Week 10 | IND | 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 33.8 |
| Week 11 | KC | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 42.8 |
| Week 12 | LAR | 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 43.5 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 37.5 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 4 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 33.5 |
| Week 16 | JAX | 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 17 | SF | 5 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
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.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- David CarrQB · 2005
- Domanick WilliamsRB · 2005
- Andre JohnsonWR · 2005
- Jabar GaffneyWR · 2005
- Jonathan WellsRB · 2005
- Corey BradfordWR · 2005
- Vernand MorencyRB · 2005
- Tony BanksQB · 2005
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