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Jay Tant

TE

Jay Tant came into the league as a 5th-round selection (164th overall) in 2000, drafted out of Northwestern. His most recent season came in 2000 with ARI, capping a 1-season NFL career.

Size

6'3", 254#

College

Northwestern

Draft

Rd 5, 164th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
48

61th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.17
Hands×0.1+0.26
Volume×0.12-0.79
Total EPA×0.22-0.14
EPA/target×0.3+0.14
Yards/target×0.12-0.23

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed58▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size29▶

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

Receiving

Hands40▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat54▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share46▶

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

Air-Yards Share57▶

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

Impact

Efficiency66▶

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

Volume22▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000ARI48114

Career profile

Jay Tant has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with ARI.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9NO1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.1

Jay Tant — common questions

What position does Jay Tant play?
Jay Tant is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Jay Tant played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jay Tant has played for ARI (2000).
Where did Jay Tant go to college?
Jay Tant played college football at Northwestern.
When was Jay Tant drafted?
Jay Tant was selected in round 5, 164th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jay Tant scored?
Jay Tant has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jay Tant's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jay Tant rated 48.0 for 2000, the 61st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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