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Junior Hemingway

WR

A 7th-round pick (238th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Junior Hemingway has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with KC, capping a 3-season NFL career. His agility stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 25 catches for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 7, 238th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.4

43th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 19 targets

Role×0.14-0.97
Hands×0.1-0.08
Volume×0.12-0.67
Total EPA×0.22-0.26
EPA/target×0.3+0.22
Yards/target×0.12-0.29

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

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

Burst62▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility96▶

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

Size79▶

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

Receiving

Hands83▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat32▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability9▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share17▶

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

Air-Yards Share20▶

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

Impact

Efficiency63▶

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

Volume38▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014KC38.11112108
2013KC45.412131252

Career profile

Junior Hemingway has appeared in 23 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 25 passes for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with KC: 125 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
5
0.8/g
60
10/g
1
Away6
8
1.3/g
65
11/g
1
In division5
9
1.8/g
95
19/g
1
Out of division7
4
0.6/g
30
4/g
1
In wins9
5
0.6/g
38
4/g
1
In losses3
8
2.7/g
87
29/g
1
On grass12
13
1.1/g
125
10/g
2
Outdoors12
13
1.1/g
125
10/g
2

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1JAX1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD47
Week 2DAL1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 3PHI—40.9
Week 4NYG—42.2
Week 5TEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43
Week 6LV1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44
Week 8CLE—40.4
Week 12LAC—42.3
Week 13DEN3 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD57.7
Week 14WAS1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 15LV—35.9
Week 17LAC5 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD58.3

Junior Hemingway — common questions

What position does Junior Hemingway play?
Junior Hemingway is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Junior Hemingway played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Junior Hemingway has played for KC (2013–2014).
Where did Junior Hemingway go to college?
Junior Hemingway played college football at Michigan.
When was Junior Hemingway drafted?
Junior Hemingway was selected in round 7, 238th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Junior Hemingway scored?
Junior Hemingway has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Junior Hemingway's ScoutIndex Rating?
Junior Hemingway rated 38.1 for 2014, the 16th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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