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Adam Shaheen

TE

A 2nd-round pick (45th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Ashland; Pittsburgh-Johnstown, Adam Shaheen has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2022 with MIA, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His hands stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 50 catches for 509 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 248#

College

Ashland; Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Draft

Rd 2, 45th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2022

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
65.3

88th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-0.03
Hands×0.1+2.13
Volume×0.12-0.51
Total EPA×0.22+0.44
EPA/target×0.3+1.30
Yards/target×0.12+0.85

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed23▶

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

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility38▶

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

Size83▶

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

Receiving

Hands94▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat32▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability29▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share59▶

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

Air-Yards Share65▶

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

Impact

Efficiency93▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021MIA46.2712110
2020MIA49.613121503
2019CHI41.47974
2018CHI51.855481
2017CHI65.37121273

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Adam Shaheen has played in 39 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CHI (2017–2019), MIA (2020–2021).

As a receiver he has caught 50 passes for 509 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with MIA: 150 yards and 3 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
7
2.3/g
82
27/g
2
Away4
5
1.3/g
45
11/g
1
In division2
6
3.0/g
80
40/g
1
Out of division5
6
1.2/g
47
9/g
2
In wins2
5
2.5/g
46
23/g
2
In losses5
7
1.4/g
81
16/g
1
On grass5
8
1.6/g
83
17/g
2
On turf2
4
2.0/g
44
22/g
1
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors6
12
2.0/g
127
21/g
3

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2TB—43.1
Week 3PIT1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD51.9
Week 8NO—38.3
Week 10GB2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD59.6
Week 11DET4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD73.6
Week 12PHI1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 14CIN4 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD81.5

Adam Shaheen — common questions

What position does Adam Shaheen play?
Adam Shaheen is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Adam Shaheen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Adam Shaheen has played for CHI (2017–2019), MIA (2020–2021).
Where did Adam Shaheen go to college?
Adam Shaheen played college football at Ashland; Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
When was Adam Shaheen drafted?
Adam Shaheen was selected in round 2, 45th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Adam Shaheen scored?
Adam Shaheen has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 receiving).
What is Adam Shaheen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Adam Shaheen rated 46.2 for 2021, the 44th percentile among TEs (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

Drafted in round 2, 2017