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Jehu Chesson

WR

Drafted 139th overall in the 4th round of the 2017 draft, Jehu Chesson arrived from Michigan. He last played in 2019 with WAS, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Few match his agility, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 catches for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 204#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 4, 139th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2019

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43

30th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.49
Hands×0.1+0.18
Volume×0.12-0.98
Total EPA×0.22-0.49
EPA/target×0.3+0.18
Yards/target×0.12-0.14

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed56▶

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

Burst85▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility88▶

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

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands43▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat55▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share5▶

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

Air-Yards Share7▶

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
2018WAS436-417
2017KC43.36218

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jehu Chesson has played in 12 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: KC (2017), WAS (2018).

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with KC: 18 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2IND—35.1
Week 8NYG—40.6
Week 9ATL—42.2
Week 13PHI—42.2
Week 14NYG-4 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 17PHI1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD52.2

Jehu Chesson — common questions

What position does Jehu Chesson play?
Jehu Chesson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jehu Chesson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jehu Chesson has played for KC (2017), WAS (2018).
Where did Jehu Chesson go to college?
Jehu Chesson played college football at Michigan.
When was Jehu Chesson drafted?
Jehu Chesson was selected in round 4, 139th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jehu Chesson scored?
Jehu Chesson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jehu Chesson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jehu Chesson rated 43.0 for 2018, the 30th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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