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Marlin Klein

TE

Drafted 59th overall in the 2nd round of the 2026 draft, Marlin Klein arrived from Michigan. Now with HOU, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'6", 250#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 2, 59th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.4

60th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.43
Hands×0.1+0.48
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.27
EPA/target×0.3+0.25
Yards/target×0.12+0.48

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

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

Burst47▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility2▶

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

Size78▶

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

Receiving

Hands64▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat78▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability35▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share39▶

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

Air-Yards Share48▶

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

Impact

Efficiency72▶

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

Volume16▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU49.41116

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Marlin Klein has played in 1 regular-season game, all with HOU.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD51.5

Marlin Klein — common questions

What position does Marlin Klein play?
Marlin Klein is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Marlin Klein played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marlin Klein has played for HOU (2026).
Where did Marlin Klein go to college?
Marlin Klein played college football at Michigan.
When was Marlin Klein drafted?
Marlin Klein was selected in round 2, 59th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Marlin Klein scored?
Marlin Klein has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Marlin Klein's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marlin Klein rated 49.4 for 2026, the 60th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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