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DeMarcus Ayers

WR

A 7th-round pick (229th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Houston, DeMarcus Ayers has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2017 with CHI, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. His target share stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position.

Size

5'11", 190#

College

Houston

Draft

Rd 7, 229th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
47.1

53th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 13 targets

Role×0.14+0.82
Hands×0.1-0.59
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.35
EPA/target×0.3+0.27
Yards/target×0.12-0.93

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst36▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size29▶

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

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat43▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability64▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share80▶

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

Air-Yards Share71▶

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

Impact

Efficiency63▶

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

Volume30▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016PIT47.12-126531

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, DeMarcus Ayers has played in 2 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1
In division2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1
In wins2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1
On grass2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1
Outdoors2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIA2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 16BAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 17CLE-12 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD57.5

DeMarcus Ayers — common questions

What position does DeMarcus Ayers play?
DeMarcus Ayers is listed as a WR.
Which teams has DeMarcus Ayers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DeMarcus Ayers has played for PIT (2016).
Where did DeMarcus Ayers go to college?
DeMarcus Ayers played college football at Houston.
When was DeMarcus Ayers drafted?
DeMarcus Ayers was selected in round 7, 229th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DeMarcus Ayers scored?
DeMarcus Ayers has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is DeMarcus Ayers's ScoutIndex Rating?
DeMarcus Ayers rated 47.1 for 2016, the 53rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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