A 4th-round pick (90th overall) in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Winston Salem State University, Yancey Thigpen has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with TEN, capping a 10-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 69.2 ScoutIndex Rating, the 87th percentile at the position. His efficiency stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 53 catches for 937 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 203#
College
Winston Salem State University
Draft
Rd 4, 90th overall (1991)
Seasons
1991–2000
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology87th percentile among WRs
10 games · 68 targets
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size69▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands71▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat9▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability19▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share69▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share33▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency91▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume65▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Yancey Thigpen has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with TEN.
As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 937 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with TEN: 648 yards and 4 touchdowns in 10 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 69.2, in the 87th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game143 on 6 catches, 1 TD vs SF, 1999 Week 4
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 19 3.8/g | 323 65/g | 3 |
| Away | 5 | 19 3.8/g | 325 65/g | 1 |
| In division | 7 | 25 3.6/g | 396 57/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 3 | 13 4.3/g | 252 84/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 27 3.4/g | 445 56/g | 3 |
| In losses | 2 | 11 5.5/g | 203 102/g | 1 |
| On grass | 8 | 32 4.0/g | 568 71/g | 4 |
| On turf | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 80 40/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 38 3.8/g | 648 65/g | 4 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | BUF | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | IND | 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | JAX | 2 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CIN | 4 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD | 44.7 |
| Week 2 | CLE | 6 rec, 84 yds, 1 TD | 80.8 |
| Week 3 | JAX | 2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 45.7 |
| Week 4 | SF | 6 rec, 143 yds, 1 TD | 73.4 |
| Week 5 | BAL | 5 rec, 99 yds, 1 TD | 72.3 |
| Week 8 | LAR | 2 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD | 55.3 |
| Week 9 | MIA | 5 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 10 | CIN | 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 16 | JAX | 2 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD | 56.5 |
| Week 17 | PIT | 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 63 |
Yancey Thigpen — common questions
- What position does Yancey Thigpen play?
- Yancey Thigpen is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Yancey Thigpen played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Yancey Thigpen has played for TEN (1999–2000).
- Where did Yancey Thigpen go to college?
- Yancey Thigpen played college football at Winston Salem State University.
- When was Yancey Thigpen drafted?
- Yancey Thigpen was selected in round 4, 90th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Yancey Thigpen scored?
- Yancey Thigpen has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
- What is Yancey Thigpen's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Yancey Thigpen rated 55.1 for 2000, the 72nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Steve McNairQB · 2000
- Eddie GeorgeRB · 2000
- Derrick MasonWR · 2000
- Frank WycheckTE · 2000
- Chris SandersWR · 2000
- Neil O'DonnellQB · 2000
- Carl PickensWR · 2000
- Rodney ThomasRB · 2000
Drafted in round 4, 1991
- Scott ZolakQB · pick 84
- Pio SagapoluteleDE · pick 85
- Dexter DavisCB · pick 86
- Moe GardnerDT · pick 87
- Sammy WalkerCB · pick 88
- Derek RussellWR · pick 89
- Kevin ScottCB · pick 91
- Randy BaldwinRB · pick 92
Also from Winston Salem State University
- William HayesDE · 2008–2018
- Carlos FieldsLB · 2014–2016
- Emmanuel AkahG · 2007–2007
- Tory WoodburyQB · 2001–2006
- Oronde GadsdenWR · 1995–2003
- Richard HuntleyRB · 1996–2002
- Stephon KellyDB · 2002–2002
- Thomas WashingtonDT · 2000–2000