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Steve Heiden

TE

Steve Heiden came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (69th overall) in 1999, drafted out of South Dakota State. He last played in 2009 with CLE, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 201 catches for 1,689 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 270#

College

South Dakota State

Draft

Rd 3, 69th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2009

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
56.4

76th percentile among TEs · limited sample

14 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-0.68
Hands×0.1+0.70
Volume×0.12-0.21
Total EPA×0.22+0.59
EPA/target×0.3+0.96
Yards/target×0.12-0.49

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).

Size88▶

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

Receiving

Hands98▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat24▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

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

Air-Yards Share8▶

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

Impact

Efficiency87▶

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

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009CLE33.1710731
2008CLE51.4923249
2007CLE44.71012104
2006CLE49.115362492
2005CLE63.515434013
2004CLE53.811282875
2003CLE42.6718134
2002CLE56.414171051
2001LAC47.6108551
2000LAC35.696321
1999LAC47.11

Career profile

Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Steve Heiden has played in 108 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (1999–2001), CLE (2002–2009).

As a receiver he has caught 201 passes for 1,689 yards and 14 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with CLE: 401 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
6
1.0/g
36
6/g
1
Away8
11
1.4/g
69
9/g
0
In division5
5
1.0/g
26
5/g
1
Out of division9
12
1.3/g
79
9/g
0
In wins9
13
1.4/g
74
8/g
0
In losses5
4
0.8/g
31
6/g
1
On grass13
16
1.2/g
97
7/g
1
On turf1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors13
16
1.2/g
97
7/g
1

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT——
Week 2CIN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 3TEN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD55
Week 4PIT—44
Week 6TB1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 7HOU—44.8
Week 8NYJ—42.1
Week 9PIT1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD59.1
Week 11CIN2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 12NO1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 13CAR2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 14JAX5 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 15IND—38.8
Week 16BAL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 17ATL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49.9

Steve Heiden — common questions

What position does Steve Heiden play?
Steve Heiden is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Steve Heiden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Steve Heiden has played for LAC (1999–2001), CLE (2002–2009).
Where did Steve Heiden go to college?
Steve Heiden played college football at South Dakota State.
When was Steve Heiden drafted?
Steve Heiden was selected in round 3, 69th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Steve Heiden scored?
Steve Heiden has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (14 receiving).
What is Steve Heiden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Steve Heiden rated 33.1 for 2009, the 5th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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