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Ernest Wilford

WR

A 4th-round pick (120th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech, Ernest Wilford has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2010 with JAX, capping a 7-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 156 catches for 2,145 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 235#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 4, 120th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2010

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
47.5

57th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.16
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed1▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst93▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility34▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size99▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010JAX36.3213
2009JAX41.712111231
2008MIA41.43325
2007JAX5716455183
2006JAX51.615365242
2005JAX65.416416817
2004JAX47.513192712

Career profile

Ernest Wilford has appeared in 77 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: JAX (2004–2007), MIA (2008), JAX (2009–2010).

As a receiver he has caught 156 passes for 2,145 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with JAX: 681 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
12
2.0/g
144
24/g
1
Away7
7
1.0/g
127
18/g
1
In division5
9
1.8/g
80
16/g
0
Out of division8
10
1.3/g
191
24/g
2
In wins8
9
1.1/g
121
15/g
2
In losses5
10
2.0/g
150
30/g
0
On grass11
17
1.5/g
255
23/g
1
On turf2
2
1.0/g
16
8/g
1
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
9
9/g
0
Outdoors12
18
1.5/g
262
22/g
2

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD55.7
Week 2DEN1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD50.4
Week 3TEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD36.2
Week 4IND6 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD56
Week 5LAC2 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 6KC2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 7IND1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 8HOU—34.6
Week 13PIT1 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 14CHI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 15GB—37.3
Week 16HOU1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD36
Week 17LV2 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD61.2

Ernest Wilford — common questions

What position does Ernest Wilford play?
Ernest Wilford is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Ernest Wilford played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ernest Wilford has played for JAX (2004–2007), MIA (2008), JAX (2009–2010).
Where did Ernest Wilford go to college?
Ernest Wilford played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Ernest Wilford drafted?
Ernest Wilford was selected in round 4, 120th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ernest Wilford scored?
Ernest Wilford has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
What is Ernest Wilford's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ernest Wilford rated 36.3 for 2010, the 14th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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