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Darnell Dinkins

TE

Darnell Dinkins is an NFL TE. He last played in 2009 with NO, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 260#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

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Seasons

2002–2009

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43

28th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
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).

Size61▶

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 Ability22▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share66▶

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

Air-Yards Share21▶

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
2009NO43.365221
2008CLE45.6105411
2007CLE43.1918
2006CLE4362141
2005BAL41.412655
2004BAL46.569941
2003NYG38.15216
2002NYG46.61

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Darnell Dinkins has played in 55 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: NYG (2002–2003), BAL (2004–2005), CLE (2006–2008), NO (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with BAL: 94 yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4LV1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD49.3
Week 5CAR—37.1
Week 13KC1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 14PIT—40.1
Week 15BAL—40.5
Week 17HOU—39.8

Darnell Dinkins — common questions

What position does Darnell Dinkins play?
Darnell Dinkins is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Darnell Dinkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darnell Dinkins has played for NYG (2002–2003), BAL (2004–2005), CLE (2006–2008), NO (2009).
Where did Darnell Dinkins go to college?
Darnell Dinkins played college football at Pittsburgh.
How many touchdowns has Darnell Dinkins scored?
Darnell Dinkins has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Darnell Dinkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darnell Dinkins rated 43.3 for 2009, the 38th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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