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Eric Decker

WR

A 3rd-round pick (87th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Eric Decker has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2017 with TEN, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His 59.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 78th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His efficiency stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 439 catches for 5,816 yards and 53 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 214#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 3, 87th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2017

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
86.2

97th percentile among WRs

16 games · 136 targets

Role×0.14+0.88
Hands×0.1+2.28
Volume×0.12+1.75
Total EPA×0.22+2.75
EPA/target×0.3+1.83
Yards/target×0.12+1.83

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed22▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size80▶

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

Receiving

Hands89▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat45▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability40▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share83▶

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

Air-Yards Share83▶

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

Impact

Efficiency96▶

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

Volume92▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017TEN59.616545631
2016NYJ54.9391942
2015NYJ81.61580102712
2014NYJ7015749625
2013DEN86.21687128811
2012DEN87.71685106413
2011DEN35.3161446128
2010DEN48.61061061

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Eric Decker has played in 107 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: DEN (2010–2013), NYJ (2014–2016), TEN (2017).

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 439 passes for 5,816 yards and 53 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with DEN: 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 87.7, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
39
4.9/g
575
72/g
2
Away8
48
6.0/g
713
89/g
9
In division6
30
5.0/g
499
83/g
6
Out of division10
57
5.7/g
789
79/g
5
In wins13
76
5.8/g
1,091
84/g
10
In losses3
11
3.7/g
197
66/g
1
On grass12
64
5.3/g
959
80/g
9
On turf4
23
5.8/g
329
82/g
2
Indoors2
15
7.5/g
218
109/g
3
Outdoors14
72
5.1/g
1,070
76/g
8

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE5 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSEA1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BAL2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 2NYG9 rec, 87 yds, 0 TD67
Week 3LV8 rec, 133 yds, 1 TD97.4
Week 4PHI5 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD63
Week 5DAL5 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD48.1
Week 6JAX5 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 7IND8 rec, 150 yds, 1 TD84.5
Week 8WAS4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 10LAC3 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 11KC5 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD72.5
Week 12NE1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD28.9
Week 13KC8 rec, 174 yds, 4 TD99
Week 14TEN8 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD71.9
Week 15LAC2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 16HOU10 rec, 131 yds, 2 TD72.6
Week 17LV4 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD55.5

Eric Decker — common questions

What position does Eric Decker play?
Eric Decker is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Eric Decker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Decker has played for DEN (2010–2013), NYJ (2014–2016), TEN (2017).
Where did Eric Decker go to college?
Eric Decker played college football at Minnesota.
When was Eric Decker drafted?
Eric Decker was selected in round 3, 87th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Decker scored?
Eric Decker has 53 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (53 receiving).
What is Eric Decker's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Decker rated 59.6 for 2017, the 78th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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