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Tanner Hudson

TE

Tanner Hudson is an NFL TE. Now with CIN, he's in his 9th NFL season. His 57.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 77th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 99 catches for 906 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 241#

College

Southern Arkansas; Memphis

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2026

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39

16th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.81
Hands×0.1-0.46
Volume×0.12-0.79
Total EPA×0.22-0.64
EPA/target×0.3-0.50
Yards/target×0.12-0.27

Week 1 projection · vs TB

Methodology
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec yds26.3 (6.1–46.5)52% 25.5+
Rec yds26.3 (6.1–46.5)52% 25.5+
Rec yds26.3 (6.1–46.5)52% 25.5+
Rec yds26.3 (6.1–46.5)52% 25.5+
Rec yds26.3 (6.1–46.5)52% 25.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2019 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).

Size34▶

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

Receiving

Hands18▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat75▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability30▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share18▶

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

Air-Yards Share30▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume22▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN45.647331
2025CIN41.510191682
2024CIN48.891191541
2023CIN57.912393521
2022NYG52.9610132
2020TB43.44341
2019TB394226

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Tanner Hudson has played in 49 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: TB (2019–2020), NYG (2022), CIN (2023–2026).

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 99 passes for 906 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with CIN: 352 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 57.9, in the 77th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8TEN—39
Week 9SEA1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42
Week 15DET1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 17ATL—35.9

Tanner Hudson — common questions

What position does Tanner Hudson play?
Tanner Hudson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Tanner Hudson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tanner Hudson has played for TB (2019–2020), NYG (2022), CIN (2023–2026).
Where did Tanner Hudson go to college?
Tanner Hudson played college football at Southern Arkansas; Memphis.
How many touchdowns has Tanner Hudson scored?
Tanner Hudson has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is Tanner Hudson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tanner Hudson rated 45.6 for 2026, the 40th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file