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 95th 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
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology40th percentile among TEs · limited sample
4 games · 7 targets
Week 1 projection · vs TB
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2026 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).
Size30▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands95▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat21▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability7▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share28▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share21▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency65▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
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
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 6 3/g | 0 |
| Away | 2 | 5 2.5/g | 27 14/g | 1 |
| In division | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 13 13/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 20 7/g | 1 |
| In wins | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 18 9/g | 1 |
| In losses | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 15 8/g | 0 |
| On grass | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 13 13/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 20 7/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 33 8/g | 1 |
2026 game log
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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