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Vinny Sutherland

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Vinny Sutherland came into the league as a 5th-round selection (136th overall) in 2001, drafted out of Purdue. He last played in 2002 with SF, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 195#

College

Purdue

Draft

Rd 5, 136th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.9

24th percentile among WRs · limited sample

15 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-2.00
Hands×0.1-0.09
Volume×0.12-1.03
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3-0.06
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed57▶

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).

Size9▶

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

Receiving

Hands68▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat58▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share2▶

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

Air-Yards Share55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency47▶

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

Volume9▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002CHI45.71
2001SF39.9151615

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Vinny Sutherland has played in 16 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: SF (2001), CHI (2002).

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with SF: 16 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ATL—42.2
Week 2LAR—43.5
Week 3NYJ—42.2
Week 4CAR—43.8
Week 5ATL—42.1
Week 8DET—42.1
Week 9NO—43.4
Week 10CAR—42.7
Week 11IND—43.2
Week 12BUF16 rush yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 13LAR—43.1
Week 14MIA—42.7
Week 15PHI—42.8
Week 16DAL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 17NO—43.1

Vinny Sutherland — common questions

What position does Vinny Sutherland play?
Vinny Sutherland is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Vinny Sutherland played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Vinny Sutherland has played for SF (2001), CHI (2002).
Where did Vinny Sutherland go to college?
Vinny Sutherland played college football at Purdue.
When was Vinny Sutherland drafted?
Vinny Sutherland was selected in round 5, 136th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Vinny Sutherland scored?
Vinny Sutherland has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Vinny Sutherland's ScoutIndex Rating?
Vinny Sutherland rated 45.7 for 2002, the 46th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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