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Chris Cole

WR

Chris Cole came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (70th overall) in 2000, drafted out of Texas A&M. He last played in 2003 with DEN, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12 catches for 164 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 3, 70th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2003

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43

36th percentile among WRs · limited sample

14 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-0.49
Hands×0.1-0.43
Volume×0.12-0.67
Total EPA×0.22-0.45
EPA/target×0.3-0.21
Yards/target×0.12-0.22

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

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

Burst84▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility85▶

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

Size45▶

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

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat19▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share35▶

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

Air-Yards Share6▶

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

Impact

Efficiency42▶

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

Volume39▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003DEN41118336
2001DEN43149128
2000DEN46.47

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Chris Cole has played in 32 regular-season games, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 8 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 164 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with DEN: 128 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
3
0.4/g
49
7/g
0
Away7
6
0.9/g
79
11/g
0
In division8
2
0.3/g
31
4/g
0
Out of division6
7
1.2/g
97
16/g
0
In wins6
1
0.2/g
12
2/g
0
In losses8
8
1.0/g
116
15/g
0
On grass11
8
0.7/g
111
10/g
0
On turf3
1
0.3/g
17
6/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
17
17/g
0
Outdoors13
8
0.6/g
111
9/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3BAL—42.2
Week 4KC—43.8
Week 5SEA—42.1
Week 6LAC—41.8
Week 7NE—42.5
Week 8LV—42.1
Week 9LAC—38.6
Week 10WAS2 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 11DAL—43.2
Week 12MIA4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 13SEA1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 14KC1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD51.4
Week 16LV—43.4
Week 17IND1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47

Chris Cole — common questions

What position does Chris Cole play?
Chris Cole is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chris Cole played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Cole has played for DEN (2000–2003).
Where did Chris Cole go to college?
Chris Cole played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Chris Cole drafted?
Chris Cole was selected in round 3, 70th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Cole scored?
Chris Cole has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Chris Cole's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Cole rated 41.0 for 2003, the 28th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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