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Jalen Saunders

WR

Jalen Saunders came into the league as a 4th-round selection (104th overall) in 2014, drafted out of Oklahoma; Fresno State. His most recent season came in 2015 with CHI, capping a 2-season NFL career.

Size

5'9", 165#

College

Oklahoma; Fresno State

Draft

Rd 4, 104th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2015

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.2

32th percentile among WRs · limited sample

8 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-1.64
Hands×0.1-0.08
Volume×0.12-1.05
Total EPA×0.22-0.49
EPA/target×0.3+0.12
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed61▶

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

Burst39▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size2▶

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

Receiving

Hands66▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat46▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share3▶

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

Air-Yards Share2▶

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

Impact

Efficiency53▶

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

Volume9▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NYJ42.2817

Career profile

Jalen Saunders has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV—41.5
Week 2GB—43.3
Week 3CHI—41.8
Week 12BAL—42.2
Week 14CAR—43.1
Week 15CHI—43.2
Week 16ATL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 17TB—42.5

Jalen Saunders — common questions

What position does Jalen Saunders play?
Jalen Saunders is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jalen Saunders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jalen Saunders has played for NYJ (2014).
Where did Jalen Saunders go to college?
Jalen Saunders played college football at Oklahoma; Fresno State.
When was Jalen Saunders drafted?
Jalen Saunders was selected in round 4, 104th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jalen Saunders scored?
Jalen Saunders has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jalen Saunders's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jalen Saunders rated 42.2 for 2014, the 32nd percentile among WRs (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 4, 2014