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Howard Cross

TE

A 6th-round pick (158th overall) in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Howard Cross has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2001 with NYG, capping a 13-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 90 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 270#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 6, 158th overall (1989)

Seasons

1989–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
31.1

8th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 18 targets

Role×0.14-1.36
Hands×0.1-1.81
Volume×0.12-0.23
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
EPA/target×0.3-0.85
Yards/target×0.12-1.76

1999 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).

Size89▶

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

Receiving

Hands15▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat17▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability34▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share3▶

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

Efficiency13▶

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

Volume58▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001NYG40.6315
2000NYG468430
1999NYG31.113955

Career profile

Howard Cross has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with NYG.

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 90 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with NYG: 55 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
4
0.8/g
9
2/g
0
Away8
5
0.6/g
46
6/g
0
In division6
5
0.8/g
43
7/g
0
Out of division7
4
0.6/g
12
2/g
0
In wins6
5
0.8/g
36
6/g
0
In losses7
4
0.6/g
19
3/g
0
On grass4
2
0.5/g
15
4/g
0
On turf9
7
0.8/g
40
4/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
9
0.8/g
55
5/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—41.5
Week 2WAS—39.2
Week 3NE1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 4PHI1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 5ARI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 7NO1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 8PHI3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD76.7
Week 11WAS—41.8
Week 13NYJ—41.4
Week 14BUF—35.9
Week 15LAR—41.3
Week 16MIN2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 17DAL—33.4

Howard Cross — common questions

What position does Howard Cross play?
Howard Cross is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Howard Cross played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Howard Cross has played for NYG (1999–2001).
Where did Howard Cross go to college?
Howard Cross played college football at Alabama.
When was Howard Cross drafted?
Howard Cross was selected in round 6, 158th overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Howard Cross scored?
Howard Cross has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Howard Cross's ScoutIndex Rating?
Howard Cross rated 40.6 for 2001, the 23rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 1989

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