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Nate Adkins

TE

Nate Adkins plays TE in the NFL. He's currently with DEN, in his 4th season in the league. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 28 catches for 225 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 252#

College

South Carolina

Draft

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Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
61.2

82th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.36
Hands×0.1+2.11
Volume×0.12-0.54
Total EPA×0.22+0.44
EPA/target×0.3+1.11
Yards/target×0.12+0.27

Week 1 projection · @ KC

Methodology
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)55% 1.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec yds20.5 (2.5–38.4)50% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 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.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size20▶

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

Receiving

Hands70▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability23▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share42▶

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

Air-Yards Share46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency89▶

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

Volume41▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026DEN61.2364402
2025DEN38.466481
2024DEN54.815141153
2023DEN43.35422

Career profile

Nate Adkins has appeared in 29 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 28 passes for 225 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with DEN: 115 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC—43.2
Week 2JAX6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD68.3
Week 3LAR1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD52.5

Nate Adkins — common questions

What position does Nate Adkins play?
Nate Adkins is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Nate Adkins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nate Adkins has played for DEN (2023–2026).
Where did Nate Adkins go to college?
Nate Adkins played college football at South Carolina.
How many touchdowns has Nate Adkins scored?
Nate Adkins has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
What is Nate Adkins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nate Adkins rated 61.2 for 2026, the 82nd 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

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