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C.J. Saunders

WR

C.J. Saunders is an NFL WR. He last played in 2023 with ATL, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

5'10", 190#

College

Ohio State

Draft

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Seasons

2021–2023

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.4

41th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.26
Hands×0.1+0.20
Volume×0.12-0.90
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.3-0.03
Yards/target×0.12-0.03

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size21▶

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

Receiving

Hands76▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat38▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability33▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

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

Air-Yards Share40▶

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

Impact

Efficiency48▶

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

Volume15▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021CAR45.41211

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, C.J. Saunders has played in 1 regular-season game, all with CAR.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 18TB2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD42.8

C.J. Saunders — common questions

What position does C.J. Saunders play?
C.J. Saunders is listed as a WR.
Which teams has C.J. Saunders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), C.J. Saunders has played for CAR (2021).
Where did C.J. Saunders go to college?
C.J. Saunders played college football at Ohio State.
How many touchdowns has C.J. Saunders scored?
C.J. Saunders has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is C.J. Saunders's ScoutIndex Rating?
C.J. Saunders rated 45.4 for 2021, the 41st percentile among WRs (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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