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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 yac ability stands out most — the 99th 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

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.6

62th percentile among TEs

13 games · 22 targets

Role×0.14-1.08
Hands×0.1+0.46
Volume×0.12-0.20
Total EPA×0.22+0.08
EPA/target×0.3+0.36
Yards/target×0.12-0.20

2020 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.

Burst58▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility48▶

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

Size87▶

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

Receiving

Hands8▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat7▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability99▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share12▶

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

Air-Yards Share10▶

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

Impact

Efficiency73▶

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

Volume60▶

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)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
8
1.0/g
115
14/g
1
Away5
4
0.8/g
35
7/g
2
In division5
7
1.4/g
99
20/g
2
Out of division8
5
0.6/g
51
6/g
1
In wins9
8
0.9/g
98
11/g
3
In losses4
4
1.0/g
52
13/g
0
On grass11
10
0.9/g
121
11/g
2
On turf2
2
1.0/g
29
15/g
1
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
3
2/g
0
Outdoors11
11
1.0/g
147
13/g
3

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BUF1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 4SEA—41
Week 5SF1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD53.1
Week 6NYJ3 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD68.1
Week 8LAR—39.6
Week 9ARI—41.5
Week 10LAC1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 12NYJ1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD52.2
Week 13CIN—41.1
Week 14KC2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 15NE1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 16LV1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 17BUF1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD44.7

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