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Jonathan Smith

WR

Jonathan Smith came into the league as a 7th-round selection (214th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Georgia Tech. His most recent season came in 2006 with NE, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 194#

College

Georgia Tech

Draft

Rd 7, 214th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2006

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
38.4

31th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.77
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed2▶

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

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility0▶

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

Size18▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

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

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005BUF38.4515561
2004BUF36.2911321

Career profile

Jonathan Smith has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 77 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with BUF: 56 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
2
0.7/g
14
5/g
1
Away2
3
1.5/g
42
21/g
0
In division2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
1
Out of division3
4
1.3/g
48
16/g
0
In wins2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
1
In losses3
4
1.3/g
48
16/g
0
On grass1
1
1.0/g
12
12/g
0
On turf4
4
1.0/g
44
11/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
30
30/g
0
Outdoors4
3
0.8/g
26
7/g
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3ATL1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD33.2
Week 4NO2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 5MIA—38.5
Week 6NYJ1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD50.2
Week 7LV1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42.9

Jonathan Smith — common questions

What position does Jonathan Smith play?
Jonathan Smith is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jonathan Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Smith has played for BUF (2004–2005).
Where did Jonathan Smith go to college?
Jonathan Smith played college football at Georgia Tech.
When was Jonathan Smith drafted?
Jonathan Smith was selected in round 7, 214th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Smith scored?
Jonathan Smith has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Jonathan Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Smith rated 38.4 for 2005, the 31st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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