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Tarek Saleh

LB

Tarek Saleh came into the league as a 4th-round selection (122nd overall) in 1997, drafted out of Wisconsin. His most recent season came in 2001 with CLE, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 33.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 15th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 240#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 4, 122nd overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.9

19th percentile among DEFs

11 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.59
Pass rush×0.3-0.76
Ball skills×0.25-0.75
Run defense×0.2-0.83
Availability×0.1+0.07

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001CLE33.18
2000CLE37.111122
1999CLE34.911

Career profile

Tarek Saleh has appeared in 30 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with CLE: 22 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 37.1, in the 24th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT—38.9
Week 2TEN—39.4
Week 3BAL—41.1
Week 5CIN—39.1
Week 8NO—39.9
Week 9BAL—40.9
Week 10PIT—39.9
Week 11CAR—40.4
Week 12TEN—40.7
Week 14CIN—39.4
Week 16IND—40.1

Tarek Saleh — common questions

What position does Tarek Saleh play?
Tarek Saleh is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Tarek Saleh played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tarek Saleh has played for CLE (1999–2001).
Where did Tarek Saleh go to college?
Tarek Saleh played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Tarek Saleh drafted?
Tarek Saleh was selected in round 4, 122nd overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tarek Saleh scored?
Tarek Saleh has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tarek Saleh's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tarek Saleh rated 33.1 for 2001, the 15th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 1997

Also from Wisconsin