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Tom Kennedy

WR

Tom Kennedy is an NFL WR. Now with DET, he's in his 8th NFL season. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 18 catches for 231 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 195#

College

Bryant

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.8

49th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.04
Hands×0.1+0.04
Volume×0.12-1.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.44
EPA/target×0.3+0.04
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)12% 0.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size27▶

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

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share57▶

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

Air-Yards Share63▶

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

Impact

Efficiency54▶

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

Volume6▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DET45.85
2025DET51.46436
2024DET40.63
2022DET54.758141
2021DET34.86751654

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Tom Kennedy has played in 25 regular-season games, all with DET.

As a passer he has thrown for 75 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 231 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with DET: 141 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—43.2
Week 2BUF—42.9
Week 3NYJ—43.1
Week 4CAR—43.3
Week 5ARI—42.7

Tom Kennedy — common questions

What position does Tom Kennedy play?
Tom Kennedy is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Tom Kennedy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tom Kennedy has played for DET (2021–2026).
Where did Tom Kennedy go to college?
Tom Kennedy played college football at Bryant.
How many touchdowns has Tom Kennedy scored?
Tom Kennedy has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Tom Kennedy's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tom Kennedy rated 45.8 for 2026, the 49th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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