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Joel Dreessen

TE

A 6th-round pick (198th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Colorado State, Joel Dreessen has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2013 with DEN, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. His 55.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 70th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. His agility stands out most — the 81st percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 158 catches for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 245#

College

Colorado State

Draft

Rd 6, 198th overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2013

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45

41th percentile among TEs · limited sample

14 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.57
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed60▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility81▶

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

Size22▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability35▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share37▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013DEN47.277471
2012DEN55.116413565
2011HOU75.716283536
2010HOU75.816365184
2009HOU5214263201
2008HOU45141177
2007HOU46.284552
2005NYJ40.66541

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Joel Dreessen has played in 97 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (2005), HOU (2007–2011), DEN (2012–2013).

As a receiver he has caught 158 passes for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with HOU: 518 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 75.8, in the 93rd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
6
0.9/g
45
6/g
0
Away7
5
0.7/g
32
5/g
0
In division5
6
1.2/g
41
8/g
0
Out of division9
5
0.6/g
36
4/g
0
In wins7
5
0.7/g
29
4/g
0
In losses7
6
0.9/g
48
7/g
0
On grass11
8
0.7/g
53
5/g
0
On turf3
3
1.0/g
24
8/g
0
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
24
12/g
0
Outdoors12
8
0.7/g
53
4/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT—40.2
Week 3TEN—40.6
Week 5IND1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 6MIA—38.6
Week 7DET1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 9MIN1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 10BAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 11IND2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 12CLE—36.4
Week 13JAX1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 14GB1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 15TEN2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 16LV1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 17CHI—43.1

Joel Dreessen — common questions

What position does Joel Dreessen play?
Joel Dreessen is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Joel Dreessen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joel Dreessen has played for NYJ (2005), HOU (2007–2011), DEN (2012–2013).
Where did Joel Dreessen go to college?
Joel Dreessen played college football at Colorado State.
When was Joel Dreessen drafted?
Joel Dreessen was selected in round 6, 198th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joel Dreessen scored?
Joel Dreessen has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (19 receiving).
What is Joel Dreessen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joel Dreessen rated 47.2 for 2013, the 54th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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