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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. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 98th 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.4

42th percentile among TEs

15 games · 43 targets

Role×0.14-0.45
Hands×0.1-0.32
Volume×0.12+0.26
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3-0.53
Yards/target×0.12-0.04

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

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

Burst76▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size32▶

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

Receiving

Hands60▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat1▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share38▶

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

Air-Yards Share2▶

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

Impact

Efficiency28▶

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

Volume71▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
15
1.9/g
156
20/g
0
Away7
13
1.9/g
133
19/g
1
In division5
10
2.0/g
101
20/g
1
Out of division10
18
1.8/g
188
19/g
0
In wins7
15
2.1/g
183
26/g
1
In losses8
13
1.6/g
106
13/g
0
On grass12
21
1.8/g
213
18/g
1
On turf3
7
2.3/g
76
25/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
6
6/g
0
Outdoors14
27
1.9/g
283
20/g
1

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD65.9
Week 2CLE1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 3LV2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 4DAL3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 5NE3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD58
Week 8BAL3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 9PIT1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 10WAS—39.9
Week 11LAC1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 12NYG1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD55
Week 13KC2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD58.7
Week 14IND1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 15LV1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 16PHI2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 17KC4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD11.7

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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