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Marcell Ateman

WR

Drafted 228th overall in the 7th round of the 2018 draft, Marcell Ateman arrived from Oklahoma State. His most recent season came in 2023 with BUF, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 92nd percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 20 catches for 270 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 216#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

Rd 7, 228th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2023

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.8

38th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-0.24
Hands×0.1-0.38
Volume×0.12-0.77
Total EPA×0.22-0.63
EPA/target×0.3-0.41
Yards/target×0.12+0.78

2019 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

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

Burst39▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility29▶

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

Size92▶

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

Receiving

Hands31▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat65▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability51▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share47▶

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

Air-Yards Share47▶

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

Impact

Efficiency31▶

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

Volume31▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019LV43.845116
2018LV36.57151541

Career profile

Marcell Ateman has appeared in 11 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with LV.

As a receiver he has caught 20 passes for 270 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with LV: 154 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
1
1.0/g
34
34/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
82
27/g
0
In division1
3
3.0/g
46
46/g
0
Out of division3
2
0.7/g
70
23/g
0
In wins1
1
1.0/g
34
34/g
0
In losses3
4
1.3/g
82
27/g
0
On grass3
5
1.7/g
116
39/g
0
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
116
29/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7GB1 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 9DET1 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 12NYJ—37.6
Week 17DEN3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD31

Marcell Ateman — common questions

What position does Marcell Ateman play?
Marcell Ateman is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Marcell Ateman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcell Ateman has played for LV (2018–2019).
Where did Marcell Ateman go to college?
Marcell Ateman played college football at Oklahoma State.
When was Marcell Ateman drafted?
Marcell Ateman was selected in round 7, 228th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Marcell Ateman scored?
Marcell Ateman has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Marcell Ateman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcell Ateman rated 43.8 for 2019, the 38th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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