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. His hands stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. 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
2024 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology60th percentile among TEs
9 games · 23 targets
Week 1 projection · vs TB
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2024 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size42▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands89▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat13▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability67▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share40▶
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.
Volume60▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game1 vs BAL, 2024 Week 10
- Most receiving yards in a game58 on 3 catches vs SEA, 2022 Week 8
2024 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8 2.7/g | 60 20/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 11 1.8/g | 94 16/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 11 2.8/g | 81 20/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 5 | 8 1.6/g | 73 15/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 53 11/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 14 3.5/g | 101 25/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 62 16/g | 1 |
| On turf | 5 | 11 2.2/g | 92 18/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 32 16/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 16 2.3/g | 122 17/g | 1 |
2024 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NE | 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 15.8 |
| Week 7 | CLE | — | 35.1 |
| Week 9 | LV | 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 61.9 |
| Week 10 | BAL | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 11 | LAC | 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 43.5 |
| Week 13 | PIT | 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 58.6 |
| Week 14 | DAL | 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 54.5 |
| Week 15 | TEN | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 18 | PIT | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 53.8 |
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.
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