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James Wright

WR

Drafted 239th overall in the 7th round of the 2014 draft, James Wright arrived from LSU. His most recent season came in 2018 with IND, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 18 catches for 197 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 203#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 7, 239th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2018

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39

22th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-1.18
Hands×0.1-0.11
Volume×0.12-0.69
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3-0.38
Yards/target×0.12-0.71

2016 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).

Size56▶

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

Receiving

Hands77▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat47▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability21▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share10▶

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

Air-Yards Share19▶

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

Impact

Efficiency31▶

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

Volume35▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016CIN3912-613106
2014CIN37.31130591

Career profile

James Wright has appeared in 23 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

He has rushed for 24 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 197 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with CIN: 106 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
6
0.9/g
57
8/g
0
Away5
7
1.4/g
49
10/g
0
In division5
5
1.0/g
38
8/g
0
Out of division7
8
1.1/g
68
10/g
0
In wins4
3
0.8/g
27
7/g
0
In losses7
10
1.4/g
79
11/g
0
On grass3
4
1.3/g
33
11/g
0
On turf9
9
1.0/g
73
8/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors11
12
1.1/g
98
9/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ-6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 2PIT1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 3DEN1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 6NE1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 7CLE—39.6
Week 8WAS—41.4
Week 11BUF2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 12BAL3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 13PHI2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD49
Week 15PIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 16HOU1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 17BAL—41.9

James Wright — common questions

What position does James Wright play?
James Wright is listed as a WR.
Which teams has James Wright played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Wright has played for CIN (2014–2016).
Where did James Wright go to college?
James Wright played college football at LSU.
When was James Wright drafted?
James Wright was selected in round 7, 239th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Wright scored?
James Wright has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is James Wright's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Wright rated 39.0 for 2016, the 22nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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