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Deon Cain

WR

Drafted 185th overall in the 6th round of the 2018 draft, Deon Cain arrived from Clemson. He last played in 2024 with BUF, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons.

Size

6'2", 202#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 6, 185th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2024

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
36.1

14th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 20 targets

Role×0.14-1.30
Hands×0.1-0.36
Volume×0.12-0.54
Total EPA×0.22-0.69
EPA/target×0.3-0.78
Yards/target×0.12-0.59

2019 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed65▶

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

Burst16▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility51▶

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

Size65▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat57▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability24▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share6▶

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

Air-Yards Share13▶

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

Impact

Efficiency18▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019PIT36.1119124

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Deon Cain has played in 11 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 124 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
2
0.5/g
15
4/g
0
Away7
7
1.0/g
109
16/g
0
In division3
2
0.7/g
40
13/g
0
Out of division8
7
0.9/g
84
11/g
0
In wins6
5
0.8/g
79
13/g
0
In losses5
4
0.8/g
45
9/g
0
On grass7
5
0.7/g
97
14/g
0
On turf4
4
1.0/g
27
7/g
0
Indoors3
2
0.7/g
32
11/g
0
Outdoors8
7
0.9/g
92
12/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 2TEN—38
Week 3ATL1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 4LV—28.6
Week 5KC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 9PIT—35.7
Week 12CIN1 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 13CLE1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 14ARI1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD54
Week 15BUF—33.8
Week 16NYJ2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD46.2

Deon Cain — common questions

What position does Deon Cain play?
Deon Cain is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Deon Cain played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deon Cain has played for PIT (2019).
Where did Deon Cain go to college?
Deon Cain played college football at Clemson.
When was Deon Cain drafted?
Deon Cain was selected in round 6, 185th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Deon Cain scored?
Deon Cain has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Deon Cain's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deon Cain rated 36.1 for 2019, 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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