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 efficiency stands out most — the 94th 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
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology93th percentile among TEs
16 games · 55 targets
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed48▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst63▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility87▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size25▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands71▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat86▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability69▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share74▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share87▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency94▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume74▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game112 on 5 catches, 1 TD vs LV, 2011 Week 5
2010 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 12 1.5/g | 155 19/g | 2 |
| Away | 8 | 24 3.0/g | 363 45/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 11 1.8/g | 125 21/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 25 2.5/g | 393 39/g | 3 |
| In wins | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 171 29/g | 3 |
| In losses | 10 | 24 2.4/g | 347 35/g | 1 |
| On grass | 14 | 32 2.3/g | 412 29/g | 3 |
| On turf | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 106 53/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 5 | 1 0.2/g | 18 4/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 11 | 35 3.2/g | 500 45/g | 4 |
2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | IND | — | 43.8 |
| Week 2 | WAS | 1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 4 | LV | 5 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD | 71 |
| Week 5 | NYG | — | 34 |
| Week 6 | KC | 1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD | 60 |
| Week 8 | IND | — | 41.1 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 5 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD | 60.9 |
| Week 10 | JAX | 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 11 | NYJ | 4 rec, 106 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 12 | TEN | 3 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD | 49.3 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 5 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD | 61.3 |
| Week 14 | BAL | — | 25.5 |
| Week 15 | TEN | 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | 58.4 |
| Week 16 | DEN | 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD | 55.7 |
| Week 17 | JAX | 2 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 70.9 |
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.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Peyton ManningQB · 2013
- Knowshon MorenoRB · 2013
- Demaryius ThomasWR · 2013
- Eric DeckerWR · 2013
- Julius ThomasTE · 2013
- Wes WelkerWR · 2013
- Montee BallRB · 2013
- Ronnie HillmanRB · 2013
Drafted in round 6, 2005
- Anttaj HawthorneDT · pick 175
- Nick SpeegleLB · pick 176
- Wes SimsG · pick 177
- Anthony BryantNT · pick 178
- Bo ScaifeTE · pick 179
- Mike MontgomeryDT · pick 180
- Chris HarrisDB · pick 181
- Cedric HoustonRB · pick 182
Also from Colorado State
- Mohamed KamaraLB · 2024–2026
- Trey McBrideTE · 2022–2026
- Trent SiegLS · 2018–2026
- Barry WesleyOT · 2023–2025
- Ryan StonehouseP · 2022–2024
- Dequan JacksonLB · 2023–2024
- Stephen JonesDE · 2022–2023
- Bisi JohnsonWR · 2019–2022