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Alex Erickson

WR

Alex Erickson plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2024 with HOU, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 33.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 9th percentile. Few match his yac ability, which grades in the 86th percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 112 catches for 1,373 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
44.5

38th percentile among WRs · limited sample

17 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-2.16
Hands×0.1+0.29
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.40
EPA/target×0.3+0.27
Yards/target×0.12+0.66

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size39▶

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

Receiving

Hands74▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat39▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability86▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share0▶

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

Air-Yards Share1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency70▶

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

Volume22▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024NE45.83
2023LAC49.48162321
2022WAS46.32
2021CAR44.517355
2020CIN41.116712139
2019CIN33.216263343529
2018CIN37.8162220167
2017CIN59.31616121801
2016CIN46.216671

Career profile

Alex Erickson has appeared in 110 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: CIN (2016–2020), CAR (2021), WAS (2022), LAC (2023), NE (2024).

As a passer he has thrown for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 78 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 112 passes for 1,373 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2019 with CIN: 529 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 33.2, in the 9th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ—41.6
Week 2NO—42.9
Week 3HOU1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 4DAL—41.9
Week 5PHI—42.8
Week 6MIN1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 7NYG—42.7
Week 8ATL—43
Week 9NE—42.2
Week 10ARI—43.1
Week 11WAS—42.7
Week 12MIA1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 14ATL—42.5
Week 15BUF—43.8
Week 16TB—38.8
Week 17NO—42.5
Week 18TB—42.2

Alex Erickson — common questions

What position does Alex Erickson play?
Alex Erickson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Alex Erickson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Erickson has played for CIN (2016–2020), CAR (2021), WAS (2022), LAC (2023), NE (2024).
Where did Alex Erickson go to college?
Alex Erickson played college football at Wisconsin.
How many touchdowns has Alex Erickson scored?
Alex Erickson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Alex Erickson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Erickson rated 45.8 for 2024, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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