A 5th-round pick (174th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of University of South Florida; N.C. State, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has built an NFL career since. He's currently with PIT, in his 9th season in the league. He posted a 51.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 64th percentile among WRs. His deep threat stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 221 catches for 3,708 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 206#
College
University of South Florida; N.C. State
Draft
Rd 5, 174th overall (2018)
Seasons
2018–2026
2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology90th percentile among WRs
14 games · 63 targets
Week 2 projection · vs LV
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2020 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed85▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst21▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size83▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands3▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat100▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability98▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share61▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share89▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency86▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume72▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Marquez Valdes-Scantling has appeared in 114 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: GB (2018–2021), KC (2022–2023), NO (2024), SF (2025), LAC (2026).
He has rushed for 52 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 221 passes for 3,708 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with GB: 690 yards and 6 touchdowns in 14 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 67.6, in the 90th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game29 vs ARI, 2018 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game149 on 4 catches, 1 TD vs JAX, 2020 Week 10
2020 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 277 46/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 21 2.6/g | 413 52/g | 5 |
| In division | 5 | 16 3.2/g | 351 70/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 9 | 17 1.9/g | 339 38/g | 3 |
| In wins | 11 | 26 2.4/g | 584 53/g | 6 |
| In losses | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 106 35/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 19 1.9/g | 449 45/g | 4 |
| On turf | 4 | 14 3.5/g | 241 60/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 5 | 14 2.8/g | 241 48/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 19 2.1/g | 449 50/g | 4 |
2020 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | LAR | 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | TB | 4 rec, 115 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | MIN | 4 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD | 78.1 |
| Week 2 | DET | 3 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD | 55.1 |
| Week 3 | NO | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 33 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 56.4 |
| Week 6 | TB | 3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 7 | HOU | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 25.4 |
| Week 8 | MIN | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 53.1 |
| Week 9 | SF | 2 rec, 53 yds, 2 TD | 62.6 |
| Week 10 | JAX | 4 rec, 149 yds, 1 TD | 79.1 |
| Week 11 | IND | 3 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 21.6 |
| Week 13 | PHI | -4 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.5 |
| Week 14 | DET | 6 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD | 95 |
| Week 15 | CAR | — | 36 |
| Week 17 | CHI | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD | 76 |
Marquez Valdes-Scantling — common questions
- What position does Marquez Valdes-Scantling play?
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Marquez Valdes-Scantling played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marquez Valdes-Scantling has played for GB (2018–2021), KC (2022–2023), NO (2024), SF (2025), LAC (2026).
- Where did Marquez Valdes-Scantling go to college?
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling played college football at University of South Florida; N.C. State.
- When was Marquez Valdes-Scantling drafted?
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling was selected in round 5, 174th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Marquez Valdes-Scantling scored?
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 receiving).
- What is Marquez Valdes-Scantling's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling rated 29.1 for 2026, the 5th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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