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A.J. Derby

TE

A.J. Derby came into the league as a 6th-round selection (202nd overall) in 2015, drafted out of Arkansas; Coffeyville CC; Iowa. His most recent season came in 2018 with MIA, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 33.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 7th percentile. Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 40 catches for 452 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 240#

College

Arkansas; Coffeyville CC; Iowa

Draft

Rd 6, 202nd overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2018

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
33.6

7th percentile among TEs

11 games · 40 targets

Role×0.14+0.33
Hands×0.1-1.04
Volume×0.12+0.35
Total EPA×0.22-1.04
EPA/target×0.3-1.57
Yards/target×0.12-0.81

2017 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).

Size27▶

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

Receiving

Hands11▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability32▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share75▶

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

Air-Yards Share79▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume75▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018MIA49.933481
2017MIA33.611212442
2016NE48.2716160

Career profile

A.J. Derby has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2016), MIA (2017–2018).

As a receiver he has caught 40 passes for 452 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with MIA: 244 yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2017: a 33.6, in the 7th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
10
1.7/g
130
22/g
1
Away5
11
2.2/g
114
23/g
1
In division5
16
3.2/g
205
41/g
2
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
39
7/g
0
In wins3
7
2.3/g
109
36/g
1
In losses8
14
1.8/g
135
17/g
1
On grass10
20
2.0/g
239
24/g
2
On turf1
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors11
21
1.9/g
244
22/g
2

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD67
Week 2DAL—40.4
Week 3BUF1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 4LV4 rec, 75 yds, 1 TD74.2
Week 6NYG1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD34
Week 7LAC6 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 8KC2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD48.6
Week 9PHI1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 10NE1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 16KC1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD29.9
Week 17BUF1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD32.9

A.J. Derby — common questions

What position does A.J. Derby play?
A.J. Derby is listed as a TE.
Which teams has A.J. Derby played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), A.J. Derby has played for NE (2016), MIA (2017–2018).
Where did A.J. Derby go to college?
A.J. Derby played college football at Arkansas; Coffeyville CC; Iowa.
When was A.J. Derby drafted?
A.J. Derby was selected in round 6, 202nd overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has A.J. Derby scored?
A.J. Derby has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is A.J. Derby's ScoutIndex Rating?
A.J. Derby rated 49.9 for 2018, the 59th 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, 2015