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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. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 83rd percentile. 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
37.3

13th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 16 targets

Role×0.14-0.98
Hands×0.1-0.43
Volume×0.12-0.73
Total EPA×0.22-0.65
EPA/target×0.3-0.70
Yards/target×0.12-0.60

2014 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).

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands7▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat83▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability79▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share18▶

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

Air-Yards Share36▶

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

Impact

Efficiency24▶

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

Volume36▶

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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
1
0.2/g
24
4/g
0
Away5
4
0.8/g
67
13/g
0
In division2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division9
5
0.6/g
91
10/g
0
In wins7
4
0.6/g
67
10/g
0
In losses3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On grass2
3
1.5/g
59
30/g
0
On turf9
2
0.2/g
32
4/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
Outdoors9
4
0.4/g
83
9/g
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ATL—40
Week 3TEN—32.7
Week 5NE—36.9
Week 6CAR1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 7IND—37.5
Week 8BAL—42.4
Week 9JAX11 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 10CLE13 rush yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 11NO1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51
Week 12HOU—34.5
Week 13TB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD57.7

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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Drafted in round 7, 2014

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