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JaJuan Dawson

WR

Drafted 79th overall in the 3rd round of the 2000 draft, JaJuan Dawson arrived from Tulane. His most recent season came in 2003 with IND, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 52 catches for 664 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 197#

College

Tulane

Draft

Rd 3, 79th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2003

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.8

54th percentile among WRs

13 games · 39 targets

Role×0.14-0.61
Hands×0.1+0.31
Volume×0.12-0.29
Total EPA×0.22-0.26
EPA/target×0.3-0.11
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed37▶

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

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility39▶

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

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands38▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat77▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share31▶

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

Air-Yards Share48▶

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

Impact

Efficiency44▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002HOU46.81321286
2001CLE51.611222811
2000CLE52.829971

Career profile

JaJuan Dawson has appeared in 26 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CLE (2000–2001), HOU (2002).

As a receiver he has caught 52 passes for 664 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with HOU: 286 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
12
2.0/g
147
25/g
0
Away7
9
1.3/g
139
20/g
0
In division6
12
2.0/g
161
27/g
0
Out of division7
9
1.3/g
125
18/g
0
In wins2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses11
21
1.9/g
286
26/g
0
On grass11
19
1.7/g
266
24/g
0
On turf2
2
1.0/g
20
10/g
0
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
63
32/g
0
Outdoors11
16
1.5/g
223
20/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LAC1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 3IND3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD51
Week 4PHI—37.7
Week 7CLE1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 8JAX—39
Week 9CIN3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 10TEN4 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 11JAX1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 12NYG—42.3
Week 13IND2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 15BAL3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 16WAS1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 17TEN2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD48.2

JaJuan Dawson — common questions

What position does JaJuan Dawson play?
JaJuan Dawson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has JaJuan Dawson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), JaJuan Dawson has played for CLE (2000–2001), HOU (2002).
Where did JaJuan Dawson go to college?
JaJuan Dawson played college football at Tulane.
When was JaJuan Dawson drafted?
JaJuan Dawson was selected in round 3, 79th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has JaJuan Dawson scored?
JaJuan Dawson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is JaJuan Dawson's ScoutIndex Rating?
JaJuan Dawson rated 46.8 for 2002, the 54th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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