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Matt Cushing

TE

Matt Cushing plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2004 with PIT, capping a 6-season NFL career. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 13 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 251#

College

Illinois

Draft

—

Seasons

1999–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49

65th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.65
Hands×0.1+0.26
Volume×0.12-0.67
Total EPA×0.22-0.02
EPA/target×0.3+0.44
Yards/target×0.12-0.37

2001 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).

Size38▶

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

Receiving

Hands87▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat40▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency76▶

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

Volume37▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004PIT44.27117
2002PIT45.8114
2001PIT4945241
2000PIT41.84417
1999PIT34.93229

Career profile

Matt Cushing has appeared in 19 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 91 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with PIT: 29 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
4
1.3/g
21
7/g
1
Away1
1
1.0/g
3
3/g
0
In division2
2
1.0/g
8
4/g
0
Out of division2
3
1.5/g
16
8/g
1
In wins4
5
1.3/g
24
6/g
1
On grass4
5
1.3/g
24
6/g
1
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
24
6/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL——
PostseasonNE1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
Week 13NYJ1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 14BAL1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 15DET2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD52.7
Week 17CLE1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.7

Matt Cushing — common questions

What position does Matt Cushing play?
Matt Cushing is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Matt Cushing played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Cushing has played for PIT (1999–2004).
Where did Matt Cushing go to college?
Matt Cushing played college football at Illinois.
How many touchdowns has Matt Cushing scored?
Matt Cushing has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Matt Cushing's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Cushing rated 44.2 for 2004, the 36th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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