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Dalton Keene

TE

Dalton Keene came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (101st overall) in 2020, drafted out of Virginia Tech. He's currently with HOU, in his 6th season in the league.

Size

6'4", 251#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 3, 101st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2025

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
38.4

16th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.35
Hands×0.1-1.15
Volume×0.12-0.74
Total EPA×0.22-0.57
EPA/target×0.3-0.47
Yards/target×0.12-0.63

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed47▶

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

Burst70▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility79▶

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

Size39▶

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

Receiving

Hands44▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat72▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability17▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

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

Air-Yards Share52▶

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

Impact

Efficiency28▶

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

Volume28▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020NE38.43316

Career profile

Dalton Keene has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NE.

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7SF1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 15MIA1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 17NYJ1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD40.7

Dalton Keene — common questions

What position does Dalton Keene play?
Dalton Keene is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Dalton Keene played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dalton Keene has played for NE (2020).
Where did Dalton Keene go to college?
Dalton Keene played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Dalton Keene drafted?
Dalton Keene was selected in round 3, 101st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dalton Keene scored?
Dalton Keene has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dalton Keene's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dalton Keene rated 38.4 for 2020, the 16th 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

Drafted in round 3, 2020

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