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Sean Ryan

TE

Drafted 144th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft, Sean Ryan arrived from Boston College. He last played in 2009 with KC, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 26 catches for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 260#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 5, 144th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2009

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
42.3

9th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.14
Total EPA×0.22-0.71
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

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

Burst41▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size75▶

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)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009KC35.58141352
2008SF43.54315
2007NYJ442346
2006NYJ40.17644
2004DAL42.32

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Sean Ryan has played in 23 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: DAL (2004), NYJ (2006–2007), SF (2008), KC (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 26 passes for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with KC: 135 yards and 2 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15PHI—38
Week 17NYG—38.8

Sean Ryan — common questions

What position does Sean Ryan play?
Sean Ryan is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sean Ryan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sean Ryan has played for DAL (2004), NYJ (2006–2007), SF (2008), KC (2009).
Where did Sean Ryan go to college?
Sean Ryan played college football at Boston College.
When was Sean Ryan drafted?
Sean Ryan was selected in round 5, 144th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sean Ryan scored?
Sean Ryan has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Sean Ryan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sean Ryan rated 35.5 for 2009, the 10th 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

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