Justin McCareins
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Position: WR
Jersey #: 19
Date of Birth: December 1, 1978
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 215 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 124 in 2001 by TEN
First Team: TEN (2001)
Last Team: TEN (2008)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEN | 11 | 31 | 32 | 416 | 0 | 92 | 22 | 2 | 38 |
| 2007 | NYJ | 10 | 19 | 19 | 232 | 0 | 38 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
| 2006 | NYJ | 10 | 23 | 23 | 345 | 1 | 97 | 12 | 0 | 41 |
| 2005 | NYJ | 15 | 43 | 43 | 713 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 84 |
| 2004 | NYJ | 16 | 56 | 56 | 770 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 101 |
| 2003 | TEN | 16 | 47 | 47 | 813 | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 131 |
| 2002 | TEN | 14 | 19 | 48 | 301 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 44 |
| 2001 | TEN | 2 | 3 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Justin McCareins Career Overview
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)Date of Birth: December 1, 1978
Career Timeline
- Tennessee Titans (2001 - 2003)
- Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2001 NFL Draft as the 79th overall pick.
- Contributed as a rookie, recording 23 receptions for 282 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Helped the Titans reach the playoffs in 2002, showcasing his skills in critical games.
- New York Jets (2004 - 2008)
- Joined the Jets in 2004, where he played a significant role in the receiving corps.
- Best season came in 2004, where he recorded 41 receptions for 644 yards and 4 touchdowns.
- Known for his ability to stretch the field and improve the passing game.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Consistent contributor on offense, known for his speed and route-running ability.
- Played a key role in the Titans' and Jets' offensive strategies during his tenure.
- In total, McCareins finished his NFL career with 167 receptions, 2,262 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Post-NFL Career
After retiring from professional football, Justin McCareins has remained involved in the sport through various coaching and mentoring roles.
Legacy
While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, McCareins made a lasting impact as a reliable receiver and contributed to the success of the teams he played for in the NFL.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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