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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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
35.5

10th percentile among TEs

8 games · 27 targets

Role×0.14+0.41
Hands×0.1-0.60
Volume×0.12-0.19
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.3-1.47
Yards/target×0.12-0.99

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed6▶

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

Burst44▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands13▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat44▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability24▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share71▶

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

Air-Yards Share75▶

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

Impact

Efficiency8▶

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

Volume56▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
8
2.0/g
92
23/g
1
Away4
6
1.5/g
43
11/g
1
In division2
1
0.5/g
7
4/g
0
Out of division6
13
2.2/g
128
21/g
2
In wins1
1
1.0/g
11
11/g
0
In losses7
13
1.9/g
124
18/g
2
On grass7
13
1.9/g
125
18/g
1
On turf1
1
1.0/g
10
10/g
1
Outdoors8
14
1.8/g
135
17/g
2

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD45
Week 2LV1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 3PHI4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD51
Week 4NYG5 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD51.3
Week 5DAL2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 6WAS1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 7LAC—26.2
Week 9JAX—38.7

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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