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Nikola Kalinic

TE

Nikola Kalinic is an NFL TE. Now with CHI, he's in his 5th NFL season.

Size

6'4", 248#

College

York (Canada)

Draft

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Seasons

2022–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46

54th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.13
Hands×0.1+0.05
Volume×0.12-0.89
Total EPA×0.22-0.52
EPA/target×0.3+0.07
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2025 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).

Size33▶

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

Receiving

Hands52▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat64▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability56▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share65▶

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

Air-Yards Share67▶

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

Impact

Efficiency60▶

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

Volume5▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025CHI462
2022IND45.51

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Nikola Kalinic has played in 3 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: IND (2022), CHI (2025).

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 12PIT—43.6
Week 18DET—41.9

Nikola Kalinic — common questions

What position does Nikola Kalinic play?
Nikola Kalinic is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Nikola Kalinic played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nikola Kalinic has played for IND (2022), CHI (2025).
Where did Nikola Kalinic go to college?
Nikola Kalinic played college football at York (Canada).
How many touchdowns has Nikola Kalinic scored?
Nikola Kalinic has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Nikola Kalinic's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nikola Kalinic rated 46.0 for 2025, the 54th percentile among TEs (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