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Matt Hazel

WR

A 6th-round pick (190th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina, Matt Hazel has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2018 with IND, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 195#

College

Coastal Carolina

Draft

Rd 6, 190th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2018

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.1

34th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.54
Hands×0.1-0.09
Volume×0.12-1.04
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3-0.13
Yards/target×0.12-0.07

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed46▶

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

Burst42▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility31▶

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

Size44▶

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

Receiving

Hands65▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat41▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability49▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share31▶

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

Air-Yards Share26▶

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

Impact

Efficiency41▶

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

Volume7▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017IND43.1211
2015MIA43.81

Career profile

Matt Hazel has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2015), IND (2017).

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with IND: 1 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD39
Week 3CLE—42.7

Matt Hazel — common questions

What position does Matt Hazel play?
Matt Hazel is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Matt Hazel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Hazel has played for MIA (2015), IND (2017).
Where did Matt Hazel go to college?
Matt Hazel played college football at Coastal Carolina.
When was Matt Hazel drafted?
Matt Hazel was selected in round 6, 190th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Hazel scored?
Matt Hazel has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Matt Hazel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Hazel rated 43.1 for 2017, 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 6, 2014

Also from Coastal Carolina