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Patrick Hape

TE

Drafted 137th overall in the 5th round of the 1997 draft, Patrick Hape arrived from Alabama. His most recent season came in 2004 with DEN, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 43 catches for 238 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 262#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 5, 137th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2004

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
21.6

3th percentile among TEs · limited sample

8 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-0.73
Hands×0.1-0.55
Volume×0.12-0.39
Total EPA×0.22-1.46
EPA/target×0.3-2.11
Yards/target×0.12-2.05

2002 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).

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands8▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat99▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share23▶

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

Air-Yards Share96▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004DEN46.788354
2003DEN38.94330
2002DEN21.686262
2001DEN48.61115963
2000TB33.29639
1999TB47.955121

Career profile

Patrick Hape has appeared in 45 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: TB (1999–2000), DEN (2001–2004).

As a receiver he has caught 43 passes for 238 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with DEN: 96 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
3
0.6/g
17
3/g
0
Away3
3
1.0/g
9
3/g
2
In division3
3
1.0/g
20
7/g
0
Out of division5
3
0.6/g
6
1/g
2
In wins4
3
0.8/g
11
3/g
1
In losses4
3
0.8/g
15
4/g
1
On grass7
5
0.7/g
25
4/g
1
On turf1
1
1.0/g
1
1/g
1
Outdoors8
6
0.8/g
26
3/g
2

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3BUF1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD43
Week 4BAL1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD30
Week 5LAC1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD27.1
Week 10LV1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 11SEA1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD64.1
Week 12IND—43.7
Week 13LAC1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD23.3
Week 17ARI—42.2

Patrick Hape — common questions

What position does Patrick Hape play?
Patrick Hape is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Patrick Hape played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Patrick Hape has played for TB (1999–2000), DEN (2001–2004).
Where did Patrick Hape go to college?
Patrick Hape played college football at Alabama.
When was Patrick Hape drafted?
Patrick Hape was selected in round 5, 137th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Patrick Hape scored?
Patrick Hape has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
What is Patrick Hape's ScoutIndex Rating?
Patrick Hape rated 46.7 for 2004, the 57th percentile among TEs (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 5, 1997

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