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Austin Seferian-Jenkins

TE

A 2nd-round pick (38th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Washington, Austin Seferian-Jenkins has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2018 with JAX, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 34.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 10th percentile. His efficiency stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 116 catches for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 262#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 2, 38th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2018

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
79

94th percentile among TEs

7 games · 39 targets

Role×0.14+0.72
Hands×0.1+1.71
Volume×0.12+0.15
Total EPA×0.22+1.64
EPA/target×0.3+2.48
Yards/target×0.12+1.29

2015 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size76▶

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

Receiving

Hands7▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat97▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability51▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share80▶

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

Air-Yards Share84▶

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

Impact

Efficiency98▶

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

Volume68▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018JAX38.2511901
2017NYJ34.413503573
2016TB49.89131541
2015TB797213384
2014TB32.19212212

Career profile

Austin Seferian-Jenkins has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: TB (2014–2016), NYJ (2017), JAX (2018).

As a receiver he has caught 116 passes for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with NYJ: 357 yards and 3 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 34.4, in the 10th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
13
3.3/g
232
58/g
3
Away3
8
2.7/g
106
35/g
1
In division4
11
2.8/g
139
35/g
0
Out of division3
10
3.3/g
199
66/g
4
In wins2
5
2.5/g
60
30/g
0
In losses5
16
3.2/g
278
56/g
4
On grass5
16
3.2/g
280
56/g
3
On turf2
5
2.5/g
58
29/g
1
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
58
29/g
1
Outdoors5
16
3.2/g
280
56/g
3

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN5 rec, 110 yds, 2 TD99
Week 2NO2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 13ATL3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 14NO3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 15LAR3 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD56.2
Week 16CHI2 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD83.8
Week 17CAR3 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD47.5

Austin Seferian-Jenkins — common questions

What position does Austin Seferian-Jenkins play?
Austin Seferian-Jenkins is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Austin Seferian-Jenkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Austin Seferian-Jenkins has played for TB (2014–2016), NYJ (2017), JAX (2018).
Where did Austin Seferian-Jenkins go to college?
Austin Seferian-Jenkins played college football at Washington.
When was Austin Seferian-Jenkins drafted?
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was selected in round 2, 38th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Austin Seferian-Jenkins scored?
Austin Seferian-Jenkins has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Austin Seferian-Jenkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Austin Seferian-Jenkins rated 38.2 for 2018, the 18th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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