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Deontay Burnett

WR

Deontay Burnett is an NFL WR. He last played in 2020 with PHI, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 210 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 186#

College

USC

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2020

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.2

32th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.14
Hands×0.1-0.31
Volume×0.12-0.93
Total EPA×0.22-0.71
EPA/target×0.3-0.20
Yards/target×0.12-0.31

2020 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).

Size27▶

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

Receiving

Hands67▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat30▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability31▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share49▶

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

Air-Yards Share41▶

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

Impact

Efficiency42▶

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

Volume17▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020PHI42.21319
2019PHI47.11248
2018NYJ50.7510143

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Deontay Burnett has played in 7 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2018), PHI (2019–2020).

As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 210 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with NYJ: 143 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CIN3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD40.4

Deontay Burnett — common questions

What position does Deontay Burnett play?
Deontay Burnett is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Deontay Burnett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deontay Burnett has played for NYJ (2018), PHI (2019–2020).
Where did Deontay Burnett go to college?
Deontay Burnett played college football at USC.
How many touchdowns has Deontay Burnett scored?
Deontay Burnett has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Deontay Burnett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deontay Burnett rated 42.2 for 2020, the 32nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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