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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 target share stands out most — the 92nd 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

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
34.4

10th percentile among TEs

13 games · 74 targets

Role×0.14+1.81
Hands×0.1-2.06
Volume×0.12+1.47
Total EPA×0.22-1.06
EPA/target×0.3-1.56
Yards/target×0.12-2.47

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed41▶

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).

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands77▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat7▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability2▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share92▶

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

Air-Yards Share80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume89▶

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)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
32
4.0/g
226
28/g
1
Away5
18
3.6/g
131
26/g
2
In division4
18
4.5/g
118
30/g
2
Out of division9
32
3.6/g
239
27/g
1
In wins5
19
3.8/g
133
27/g
1
In losses8
31
3.9/g
224
28/g
2
On grass4
16
4.0/g
118
30/g
2
On turf9
34
3.8/g
239
27/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
13
13/g
0
Outdoors12
48
4.0/g
344
29/g
3

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3MIA5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 4JAX4 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 5CLE6 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD61.9
Week 6NE8 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD43.4
Week 7MIA3 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD60.1
Week 8ATL5 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 9BUF2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 10TB6 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD72.1
Week 12CAR2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 13KC2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 14DEN1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD25.9
Week 15NO2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD54
Week 16LAC4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD27.5

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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