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Daniel Brown

TE

Daniel Brown plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2021 with NYJ, capping a 7-season NFL career. His yac ability stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 46 catches for 449 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 247#

College

James Madison

Draft

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Seasons

2015–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.5

59th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.36
Hands×0.1+0.21
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.34
EPA/target×0.3+0.29
Yards/target×0.12+0.69

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size50▶

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

Receiving

Hands71▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat58▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability80▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

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

Air-Yards Share42▶

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

Impact

Efficiency67▶

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

Volume14▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021NYJ49.53229
2020NYJ528231
2019NYJ41.7117721
2018CHI45.91
2017CHI50.21013129
2016CHI51.86161241
2015BAL28.24664

Career profile

Daniel Brown has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2015), CHI (2016–2018), NYJ (2019–2021).

As a receiver he has caught 46 passes for 449 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with CHI: 129 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR—42.3
Week 14NO—43.2
Week 17TB2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD55.5

Daniel Brown — common questions

What position does Daniel Brown play?
Daniel Brown is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Daniel Brown played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Daniel Brown has played for BAL (2015), CHI (2016–2018), NYJ (2019–2021).
Where did Daniel Brown go to college?
Daniel Brown played college football at James Madison.
How many touchdowns has Daniel Brown scored?
Daniel Brown has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Daniel Brown's ScoutIndex Rating?
Daniel Brown rated 49.5 for 2021, the 59th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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