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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. Few match his hands, which grades in the 89th percentile. 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
51.6

67th percentile among WRs

11 games · 34 targets

Role×0.14-0.65
Hands×0.1-0.45
Volume×0.12-0.36
Total EPA×0.22+0.08
EPA/target×0.3+0.63
Yards/target×0.12+0.49

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

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

Burst32▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility50▶

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

Size58▶

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

Receiving

Hands89▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat19▶

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 Share35▶

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

Impact

Efficiency76▶

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

Volume47▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
13
2.2/g
161
27/g
0
Away5
9
1.8/g
120
24/g
1
In division7
12
1.7/g
168
24/g
1
Out of division4
10
2.5/g
113
28/g
0
In wins5
9
1.8/g
113
23/g
1
In losses6
13
2.2/g
168
28/g
0
On grass11
22
2.0/g
281
26/g
1
Outdoors11
22
2.0/g
281
26/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA5 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 2DET1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 3JAX3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 4LAC2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD56.5
Week 5CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 11CIN1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 12TEN3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD55.2
Week 13NE2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 14JAX1 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 16TEN2 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD61.5
Week 17PIT1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD53.7

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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