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Derrius Thompson

WR

Derrius Thompson plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2004 with MIA, capping a 6-season NFL career. He posted a 62.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 80th percentile among WRs. Size is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 105 catches for 1,543 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 220#

College

Baylor

Draft

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Seasons

1999–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.9

46th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-1.31
Hands×0.1+0.20
Volume×0.12-0.93
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3+0.34
Yards/target×0.12+0.25

2001 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).

Size87▶

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

Receiving

Hands43▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat40▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share10▶

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

Air-Yards Share13▶

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

Impact

Efficiency68▶

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

Volume20▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004MIA52.813233594
2003MIA48.31326359
2002WAS62.11677537734
2001WAS45.9113521

Career profile

Derrius Thompson has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: WAS (2001–2002), MIA (2003–2004).

He has rushed for 77 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 105 passes for 1,543 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with WAS: 773 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 62.1, in the 80th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2GB—43.5
Week 4NYG—43.8
Week 5DAL—42.1
Week 6CAR1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 7NYG1 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD55
Week 8SEA—39.2
Week 10DEN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 12DAL—42.1
Week 14PHI—42.7
Week 15CHI—42.8
Week 16NO—43.4

Derrius Thompson — common questions

What position does Derrius Thompson play?
Derrius Thompson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Derrius Thompson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrius Thompson has played for WAS (2001–2002), MIA (2003–2004).
Where did Derrius Thompson go to college?
Derrius Thompson played college football at Baylor.
How many touchdowns has Derrius Thompson scored?
Derrius Thompson has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 receiving).
What is Derrius Thompson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derrius Thompson rated 52.8 for 2004, the 67th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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