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Daniel Graham

TE

Daniel Graham came into the league as a 1st-round selection (21st overall) in 2002, drafted out of Colorado. His most recent season came in 2012 with NO, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 30.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 6th percentile. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 223 catches for 2,478 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 257#

College

Colorado

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2012

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
99

100th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 1 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.1+3.50
Volume×0.12+3.50
Total EPA×0.22+1.12
EPA/target×0.3+3.50
Yards/target×0.12+3.50

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed81▶

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

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Hands100▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

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

Impact

Efficiency100▶

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

Volume100▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NO461
2011TEN44.582251
2010DEN30.91418148
2009DEN44.415282891
2008DEN55.814323894
2007DEN50.913242462
2006NE49.911202232
2005NE52.87162353
2004NE9913303647
2003NE6513384094
2002NE51.210151501

Career profile

Daniel Graham has appeared in 119 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: NE (2002–2006), DEN (2007–2010), TEN (2011), NO (2012).

As a receiver he has caught 223 passes for 2,478 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NE: 409 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 44.4, in the 42nd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
17
2.8/g
157
26/g
2
Away7
13
1.9/g
207
30/g
5
In division6
11
1.8/g
120
20/g
4
Out of division7
19
2.7/g
244
35/g
3
In wins12
27
2.3/g
340
28/g
6
In losses1
3
3.0/g
24
24/g
1
On grass10
26
2.6/g
299
30/g
5
On turf3
4
1.3/g
65
22/g
2
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
30
2.5/g
364
30/g
7

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPIT1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1IND7 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD58.4
Week 2ARI2 rec, 21 yds, 2 TD82.5
Week 4BUF2 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD67
Week 5MIA1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD45.3
Week 6SEA4 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 7NYJ2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 9LAR—37.1
Week 10BUF1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 11KC3 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD99
Week 12BAL2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 13CLE1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 15MIA3 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD70.1
Week 16NYJ2 rec, 30 yds, 1 TD74.1

Daniel Graham — common questions

What position does Daniel Graham play?
Daniel Graham is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Daniel Graham played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Daniel Graham has played for NE (2002–2006), DEN (2007–2010), TEN (2011), NO (2012).
Where did Daniel Graham go to college?
Daniel Graham played college football at Colorado.
When was Daniel Graham drafted?
Daniel Graham was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Daniel Graham scored?
Daniel Graham has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 receiving).
What is Daniel Graham's ScoutIndex Rating?
Daniel Graham rated 46.0 for 2012, the 47th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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