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KJ Hamler

WR

Drafted 46th overall in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft, KJ Hamler arrived from Penn State. His most recent season came in 2024 with BUF, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 35.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 11th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 42 catches for 620 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 178#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 2, 46th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2024

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
35

11th percentile among WRs

12 games · 56 targets

Role×0.14+0.21
Hands×0.1-1.57
Volume×0.12+0.28
Total EPA×0.22-0.68
EPA/target×0.3-1.40
Yards/target×0.12-1.08

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size8▶

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

Receiving

Hands5▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability40▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share67▶

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

Air-Yards Share54▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume68▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022DEN43.26237165
2021DEN49.93574
2020DEN351240303813

Career profile

KJ Hamler has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 63 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 42 passes for 620 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with DEN: 381 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 35.0, in the 11th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
13
2.2/g
106
18/g
1
Away6
17
2.8/g
275
46/g
2
In division5
11
2.2/g
103
21/g
1
Out of division7
19
2.7/g
278
40/g
2
In wins3
9
3.0/g
134
45/g
3
In losses9
21
2.3/g
247
27/g
0
On grass9
22
2.4/g
290
32/g
3
On turf3
8
2.7/g
91
30/g
0
Indoors3
10
3.3/g
125
42/g
0
Outdoors9
20
2.2/g
256
28/g
3

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT9 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 3TB-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 7KC10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD20.8
Week 8LAC3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD52.8
Week 9ATL15 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 10LV4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD34.7
Week 11MIA4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 12NO-8 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 13KC13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 14CAR2 rec, 86 yds, 2 TD86.4
Week 15BUF1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 16LAC3 rush yds, 0 TD42.4

KJ Hamler — common questions

What position does KJ Hamler play?
KJ Hamler is listed as a WR.
Which teams has KJ Hamler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), KJ Hamler has played for DEN (2020–2022).
Where did KJ Hamler go to college?
KJ Hamler played college football at Penn State.
When was KJ Hamler drafted?
KJ Hamler was selected in round 2, 46th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has KJ Hamler scored?
KJ Hamler has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is KJ Hamler's ScoutIndex Rating?
KJ Hamler rated 43.2 for 2022, the 34th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2020

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