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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. His yac ability stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48

56th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14-1.98
Hands×0.1+0.18
Volume×0.12-0.84
Total EPA×0.22-0.13
EPA/target×0.3+0.79
Yards/target×0.12+0.35

2013 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).

Size23▶

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

Receiving

Hands81▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability92▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share1▶

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

Air-Yards Share0▶

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

Impact

Efficiency83▶

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

Volume28▶

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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
5
0.6/g
43
5/g
1
Away8
3
0.4/g
54
7/g
0
In division6
4
0.7/g
34
6/g
1
Out of division10
4
0.4/g
63
6/g
0
In wins8
4
0.5/g
27
3/g
1
In losses8
4
0.5/g
70
9/g
0
On grass11
6
0.5/g
47
4/g
1
On turf5
2
0.4/g
50
10/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
50
50/g
0
Outdoors15
7
0.5/g
47
3/g
1

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE—42.1
Week 2IND—42.2
Week 3ATL—42.3
Week 4NO1 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD59.6
Week 5BAL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 7BUF—42.2
Week 8NE-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 9CIN—41.1
Week 10TB—43.1
Week 11LAC9 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 12CAR1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.9
Week 13NYJ10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 14PIT1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 15NE2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD60
Week 16BUF—42.8
Week 17NYJ1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.3

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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