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Marcus Thigpen

WR

Marcus Thigpen is an NFL WR. He last played in 2015 with BUF, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 112 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'9", 200#

College

Indiana

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.6

40th percentile among WRs · limited sample

15 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.44
Hands×0.1+0.21
Volume×0.12-0.98
Total EPA×0.22-0.40
EPA/target×0.3+0.27
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2012 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).

Size20▶

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

Receiving

Hands49▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat64▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability53▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share6▶

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

Air-Yards Share27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume11▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015LV46.19-1
2014TB40.69
2013MIA4816188971
2012MIA44.6158115

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Marcus Thigpen has played in 49 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: MIA (2012–2013), TB (2014), LV (2015).

He has rushed for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 112 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with MIA: 97 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU—41
Week 2LV—43
Week 3NYJ—42.1
Week 4ARI—42.9
Week 5CIN—42.7
Week 6LAR—42
Week 8NYJ—42.2
Week 9IND—41.7
Week 10TEN—42.5
Week 11BUF—42.6
Week 13NE8 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 14SF—42.3
Week 15JAX1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 16BUF—42.2
Week 17NE—41.8

Marcus Thigpen — common questions

What position does Marcus Thigpen play?
Marcus Thigpen is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Marcus Thigpen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcus Thigpen has played for MIA (2012–2013), TB (2014), LV (2015).
Where did Marcus Thigpen go to college?
Marcus Thigpen played college football at Indiana.
How many touchdowns has Marcus Thigpen scored?
Marcus Thigpen has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Marcus Thigpen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcus Thigpen rated 46.1 for 2015, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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