ScoutIndex

HOU HOU

Rod Rutledge

TE

Drafted 54th overall in the 2nd round of the 1998 draft, Rod Rutledge arrived from Alabama. His most recent season came in 2002 with HOU, capping a 5-season NFL career. Few match his air-yards share, which grades in the 95th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 27 catches for 204 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'5", 265#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 2, 54th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2002

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
34.5

10th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.12
Hands×0.1-0.65
Volume×0.12-0.78
Total EPA×0.22-0.80
EPA/target×0.3-1.10
Yards/target×0.12-0.71

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size81▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat94▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share56▶

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

Air-Yards Share95▶

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

Impact

Efficiency9▶

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

Volume28▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002HOU34.52
2001NE39.76535
2000NE42.511151031
1999NE43.59766

Career profile

Rod Rutledge has appeared in 28 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (1999–2001), HOU (2002).

As a receiver he has caught 27 passes for 204 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with NE: 103 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3IND—26.4
Week 4PHI—39.9

Rod Rutledge — common questions

What position does Rod Rutledge play?
Rod Rutledge is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Rod Rutledge played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rod Rutledge has played for NE (1999–2001), HOU (2002).
Where did Rod Rutledge go to college?
Rod Rutledge played college football at Alabama.
When was Rod Rutledge drafted?
Rod Rutledge was selected in round 2, 54th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rod Rutledge scored?
Rod Rutledge has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Rod Rutledge's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rod Rutledge rated 34.5 for 2002, the 10th 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

Drafted in round 2, 1998

Also from Alabama