Matt Kranchick came into the league as a 6th-round selection (194th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Penn State. He last played in 2006 with NE, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers.
Size
6'7", 260#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 6, 194th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2006
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology12th percentile among TEs · limited sample
5 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | 39.1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Matt Kranchick has played in 5 regular-season games, all with PIT.
As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game6 on 1 catches vs CLE, 2005 Week 10
2005 splits
regular season2005 game log
Matt Kranchick — common questions
- What position does Matt Kranchick play?
- Matt Kranchick is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Matt Kranchick played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Kranchick has played for PIT (2005).
- Where did Matt Kranchick go to college?
- Matt Kranchick played college football at Penn State.
- When was Matt Kranchick drafted?
- Matt Kranchick was selected in round 6, 194th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Matt Kranchick scored?
- Matt Kranchick has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Matt Kranchick's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Matt Kranchick rated 39.1 for 2005, the 12th 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
- Eli ManningQB · 2005
- Tiki BarberRB · 2005
- Plaxico BurressWR · 2005
- Jeremy ShockeyTE · 2005
- Amani ToomerWR · 2005
- Tim CarterWR · 2005
- Derrick WardRB · 2005
- Brandon JacobsRB · 2005
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- Nick LeckeyC · pick 167
- Jamaar TaylorWR · pick 168
- Ryan KrauseTE · pick 169
- Triandos LukeWR · pick 171
- Kelly ButlerOT · pick 172
- Von HutchinsDB · pick 173
- Rex HadnotG · pick 174
- Jammal LordDB · pick 175
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