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Deonte Thompson

WR

Deonte Thompson is an NFL WR. He last played in 2018 with BUF, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 53.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 67th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Few match his hands, which grades in the 81st percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 94 catches for 1,193 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 204#

College

Florida

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2018

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46

45th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.58
Hands×0.1-0.05
Volume×0.12-0.90
Total EPA×0.22-0.41
EPA/target×0.3+0.13
Yards/target×0.12+0.22

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size47▶

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

Receiving

Hands81▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat33▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability67▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share28▶

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

Air-Yards Share22▶

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

Impact

Efficiency63▶

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

Volume23▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018DAL32.71317161
2017CHI53.316-5385552
2016CHI54.515222492
2015CHI49.27281
2013BAL35.251096
2012BAL466551

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Deonte Thompson has played in 62 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2012–2013), CHI (2015–2017), DAL (2018).

As a receiver he has caught 94 passes for 1,193 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with CHI: 555 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 53.3, in the 67th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
1
0.3/g
25
8/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
26
9/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
51
17/g
0
Out of division3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In wins4
1
0.3/g
25
6/g
0
In losses2
4
2.0/g
26
13/g
0
On grass2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf4
5
1.3/g
51
13/g
0
Outdoors6
5
0.8/g
51
9/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 2PHI—43
Week 3NE—42.1
Week 4CLE—42.9
Week 5KC—42.7
Week 17CIN4 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD43.9

Deonte Thompson — common questions

What position does Deonte Thompson play?
Deonte Thompson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Deonte Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deonte Thompson has played for BAL (2012–2013), CHI (2015–2017), DAL (2018).
Where did Deonte Thompson go to college?
Deonte Thompson played college football at Florida.
How many touchdowns has Deonte Thompson scored?
Deonte Thompson has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Deonte Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deonte Thompson rated 32.7 for 2018, the 7th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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