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Matthew Slater

WR

Drafted 153rd overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft, Matthew Slater arrived from UCLA. He last played in 2023 with NE, a career spanning 16 NFL seasons. Across 16 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 46 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 205#

College

UCLA

Draft

Rd 5, 153rd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2023

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46

47th percentile among WRs · limited sample

8 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.10
Hands×0.1+0.09
Volume×0.12-1.12
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3+0.07
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size49▶

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

Receiving

Hands55▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability62▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share59▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency55▶

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

Volume4▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023NE46.75
2022NE46.38
2021NE46.410
2020NE44.86
2019NE45.67
2018NE45.79
2017NE46.36
2016NE40.475
2015NE41.813
2014NE46.39
2013NE45.98
2012NE46.213
2011NE44.214146
2010NE39.510
2009NE4686
2008NE40.713

Career profile

Across 16 NFL seasons on file, Matthew Slater has played in 146 regular-season games, all with NE.

He has rushed for 11 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 46 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with NE: 46 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL——
Week 5DEN—43.1
Week 7TB—42.6
Week 10IND—42.6
Week 11NYJ—42.3
Week 12NO—42.1
Week 13MIA—42.6
Week 15BUF6 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 17HOU—43.1

Matthew Slater — common questions

What position does Matthew Slater play?
Matthew Slater is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Matthew Slater played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matthew Slater has played for NE (2008–2023).
Where did Matthew Slater go to college?
Matthew Slater played college football at UCLA.
When was Matthew Slater drafted?
Matthew Slater was selected in round 5, 153rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matthew Slater scored?
Matthew Slater has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Matthew Slater's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matthew Slater rated 46.7 for 2023, the 50th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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