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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 98th 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.7

33th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 21 targets

Role×0.14-1.13
Hands×0.1-0.49
Volume×0.12-0.66
Total EPA×0.22-0.32
EPA/target×0.3-0.07
Yards/target×0.12-0.53

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst97▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility57▶

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

Size98▶

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

Receiving

Hands32▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat28▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability43▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share12▶

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

Air-Yards Share14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency44▶

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

Volume39▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
6
0.9/g
53
8/g
1
Away5
5
1.0/g
70
14/g
0
In division5
7
1.4/g
78
16/g
1
Out of division7
4
0.6/g
45
6/g
0
In wins5
5
1.0/g
54
11/g
1
In losses7
6
0.9/g
69
10/g
0
On grass11
11
1.0/g
123
11/g
1
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
13
13/g
0
Outdoors11
10
0.9/g
110
10/g
1

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ARI—38.7
Week 3HOU1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 4TEN1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 6LAR1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 8TEN2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 11BUF—37.6
Week 12SF2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD56.5
Week 13HOU2 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD49.3
Week 14MIA1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 15IND1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 16NE—42.1
Week 17CLE—41.7

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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