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 85th 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
2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology28th percentile among TEs
10 games · 24 targets
Week 1 projection · vs TB
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2025 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).
Size36▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands85▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat31▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability29▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share34▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share23▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency17▶
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
2025 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 9 1.8/g | 107 21/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 61 12/g | 2 |
| In division | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 52 17/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 7 | 12 1.7/g | 116 17/g | 1 |
| In wins | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 49 16/g | 1 |
| In losses | 7 | 15 2.1/g | 119 17/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 9 2.3/g | 50 13/g | 2 |
| On turf | 6 | 10 1.7/g | 118 20/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 19 1.9/g | 168 17/g | 2 |
2025 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | GB | 4 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD | 41.1 |
| Week 8 | NYJ | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 9 | CHI | 2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 59.5 |
| Week 11 | PIT | 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 49.3 |
| Week 12 | NE | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 44.8 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 1 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD | 59 |
| Week 14 | BUF | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 15 | BAL | 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 10.5 |
| Week 16 | MIA | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 38.9 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 70.9 |
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.
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