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Ko Kieft

TE

Drafted 218th overall in the 6th round of the 2022 draft, Ko Kieft arrived from Minnesota. He's currently with TB, in his 5th season in the league. Few match his size, which grades in the 90th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 265#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 6, 218th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.8

60th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-1.63
Hands×0.1+0.79
Volume×0.12-0.60
Total EPA×0.22-0.03
EPA/target×0.3+0.59
Yards/target×0.12+0.28

2022 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).

Size90▶

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

Receiving

Hands55▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat38▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability41▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share1▶

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

Air-Yards Share2▶

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

Impact

Efficiency75▶

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

Volume38▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB45.62
2025TB462
2024TB46.43
2023TB37.410121
2022TB49.8137801

Career profile

Ko Kieft has appeared in 30 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with TB.

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with TB: 80 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
4
0.5/g
46
6/g
0
Away5
3
0.6/g
34
7/g
1
In division4
2
0.5/g
30
8/g
0
Out of division9
5
0.6/g
50
6/g
1
In wins5
2
0.4/g
18
4/g
0
In losses8
5
0.6/g
62
8/g
1
On grass13
7
0.5/g
80
6/g
1
Outdoors13
7
0.5/g
80
6/g
1

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDAL——
Week 3GB—43.2
Week 4KC1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 5ATL—44
Week 6PIT—42.2
Week 7CAR1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 8BAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 9LAR1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 12CLE1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD55.3
Week 13NO1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD49
Week 14SF1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 15CIN—42.5
Week 16ARI—44.3
Week 17CAR—37.5

Ko Kieft — common questions

What position does Ko Kieft play?
Ko Kieft is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ko Kieft played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ko Kieft has played for TB (2022–2026).
Where did Ko Kieft go to college?
Ko Kieft played college football at Minnesota.
When was Ko Kieft drafted?
Ko Kieft was selected in round 6, 218th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ko Kieft scored?
Ko Kieft has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Ko Kieft's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ko Kieft rated 45.6 for 2026, the 46th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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