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Dawson Knox

TE

Dawson Knox came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (96th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Mississippi. Now with BUF, he's in his 8th NFL season. His 65.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 237 catches for 2,730 yards and 28 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 254#

College

Mississippi

Draft

Rd 3, 96th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39.5

21th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 10 targets

Role×0.14-0.54
Hands×0.1-0.26
Volume×0.12-0.17
Total EPA×0.22-0.44
EPA/target×0.3-0.50
Yards/target×0.12-1.42

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec yds24.7 (5.7–43.8)48% 25.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 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 TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst47▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility54▶

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

Size45▶

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

Receiving

Hands72▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat35▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability9▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share42▶

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

Air-Yards Share55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency28▶

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

Volume65▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF39.568361
2025BUF65.416364174
2024BUF56.214223111
2023BUF26.710221862
2022BUF70.815485176
2021BUF83.4154495879
2020BUF41.211242883
2019BUF50.3159283882

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Dawson Knox has played in 102 regular-season games, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 237 passes for 2,730 yards and 28 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with BUF: 587 yards and 9 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 83.4, in the 95th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
5
1.7/g
23
8/g
1
Away3
3
1.0/g
13
4/g
0
In division1
2
2.0/g
13
13/g
0
Out of division5
6
1.2/g
23
5/g
1
In wins5
6
1.2/g
23
5/g
1
In losses1
2
2.0/g
13
13/g
0
On grass3
5
1.7/g
23
8/g
1
On turf3
3
1.0/g
13
4/g
0
Indoors3
3
1.0/g
13
4/g
0
Outdoors3
5
1.7/g
23
8/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 2DET2 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD54.9
Week 3LAC1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 4NE2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 5LAR1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 6LV1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD39.7

Dawson Knox — common questions

What position does Dawson Knox play?
Dawson Knox is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Dawson Knox played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dawson Knox has played for BUF (2019–2026).
Where did Dawson Knox go to college?
Dawson Knox played college football at Mississippi.
When was Dawson Knox drafted?
Dawson Knox was selected in round 3, 96th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dawson Knox scored?
Dawson Knox has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (28 receiving).
What is Dawson Knox's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dawson Knox rated 39.5 for 2026, the 21st 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, 2019

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