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James Dearth

TE

A 6th-round pick (191st overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Tarleton State; Tulsa, James Dearth has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with LAC, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 catches for 10 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 265#

College

Tarleton State; Tulsa

Draft

Rd 6, 191st overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2010

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
41.6

12th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.73
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 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).

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability55▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share66▶

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

Air-Yards Share70▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007NYJ433
2006NYJ41.62
2005NYJ392
2004NYJ42.33
2003NYJ36.92
2002NYJ424
2001NYJ51.773101
1999CLE47.11

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, James Dearth has played in 24 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CLE (1999), NYJ (2001–2007).

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 10 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with NYJ: 10 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14BUF—40.1
Week 17LV—39.8

James Dearth — common questions

What position does James Dearth play?
James Dearth is listed as a TE.
Which teams has James Dearth played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Dearth has played for CLE (1999), NYJ (2001–2007).
Where did James Dearth go to college?
James Dearth played college football at Tarleton State; Tulsa.
When was James Dearth drafted?
James Dearth was selected in round 6, 191st overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Dearth scored?
James Dearth has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is James Dearth's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Dearth rated 43.0 for 2007, the 13th 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, 1999