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Xavier Hutchinson

WR

Xavier Hutchinson came into the league as a 6th-round selection (205th overall) in 2023, drafted out of Iowa State. He's currently with HOU, in his 4th season in the league. He posted a 50.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 62nd percentile among WRs. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 73 catches for 876 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 210#

College

Iowa State

Draft

Rd 6, 205th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.5

28th percentile among WRs

6 games · 34 targets

Role×0.14+0.26
Hands×0.1-1.01
Volume×0.12+1.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3-1.00
Yards/target×0.12-0.63

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)35% 2.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.6 (5.7–43.5)48% 25.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed19▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst12▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility36▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands11▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat69▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability91▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share71▶

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

Air-Yards Share50▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume84▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU42.56418241
2025HOU50.21622354283
2024HOU27.71412117
2023HOU32.71249890

Career profile

Xavier Hutchinson has appeared in 48 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 75 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 73 passes for 876 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with HOU: 428 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 50.2, in the 62nd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
9
3.0/g
115
38/g
0
Away3
9
3.0/g
126
42/g
0
In division3
9
3.0/g
126
42/g
0
Out of division3
9
3.0/g
115
38/g
0
In wins2
6
3.0/g
75
38/g
0
In losses4
12
3.0/g
166
42/g
0
On turf6
18
3.0/g
241
40/g
0
Indoors3
9
3.0/g
115
38/g
0
Outdoors3
9
3.0/g
126
42/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD47
Week 2CIN3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 3IND4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD51
Week 4DAL3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 5TEN4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 6JAX2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD26.7

Xavier Hutchinson — common questions

What position does Xavier Hutchinson play?
Xavier Hutchinson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Xavier Hutchinson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Xavier Hutchinson has played for HOU (2023–2026).
Where did Xavier Hutchinson go to college?
Xavier Hutchinson played college football at Iowa State.
When was Xavier Hutchinson drafted?
Xavier Hutchinson was selected in round 6, 205th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Xavier Hutchinson scored?
Xavier Hutchinson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Xavier Hutchinson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Xavier Hutchinson rated 42.5 for 2026, the 28th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2023

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