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Eric Green

TE

A 1st-round pick (21st overall) in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Liberty, Eric Green has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with NYJ, capping a 10-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position.

Size

6'5", 279#

College

Liberty

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (1990)

Seasons

1990–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.1

45th percentile among TEs · limited sample

8 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-0.97
Hands×0.1+0.23
Volume×0.12-0.53
Total EPA×0.22-0.11
EPA/target×0.3+0.30
Yards/target×0.12-0.86

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size94▶

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

Receiving

Hands79▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat30▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability42▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share13▶

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

Air-Yards Share25▶

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

Impact

Efficiency74▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999NYJ46.187372

Career profile

Eric Green has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 37 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
3
0.6/g
13
3/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
24
8/g
2
In division3
2
0.7/g
11
4/g
0
Out of division5
5
1.0/g
26
5/g
2
In wins2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
In losses6
6
1.0/g
29
5/g
2
On grass2
2
1.0/g
7
4/g
1
On turf6
5
0.8/g
30
5/g
1
Outdoors8
7
0.9/g
37
5/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD35
Week 3WAS1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 4DEN—42.6
Week 5JAX—33.5
Week 6IND—42
Week 7LV2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD61.7
Week 13NYG2 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD72.8
Week 14MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.6

Eric Green — common questions

What position does Eric Green play?
Eric Green is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Eric Green played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Green has played for NYJ (1999).
Where did Eric Green go to college?
Eric Green played college football at Liberty.
When was Eric Green drafted?
Eric Green was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Green scored?
Eric Green has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Eric Green's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Green rated 46.1 for 1999, the 45th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 1, 1990

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