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 size stands out most — the 85th 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
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology44th percentile among TEs · limited sample
7 games · 16 targets
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed27▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst55▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility45▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size85▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands74▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat36▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability19▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share43▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share44▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency48▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game51 on 3 catches, 1 TD vs NYJ, 2020 Week 6
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 68 17/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 42 14/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 27 14/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 83 17/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 64 21/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 46 12/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 83 17/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 27 14/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 12 1.7/g | 110 16/g | 0 |
2021 game log
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
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Drafted in round 2, 2017
- Kevin KingCB · pick 33
- Cam RobinsonOT · pick 34
- Malik McDowellDT · pick 35
- Budda BakerS · pick 36
- Zay JonesWR · pick 37
- Forrest LampG · pick 38
- Marcus MayeFS · pick 39
- Curtis SamuelWR · pick 40