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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 hands, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 28 catches for 225 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 252#

College

South Carolina

Draft

—

Seasons

2023–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
54.8

74th percentile among TEs · limited sample

15 games · 15 targets

Role×0.14-1.29
Hands×0.1+0.74
Volume×0.12-0.45
Total EPA×0.22+0.18
EPA/target×0.3+1.11
Yards/target×0.12+0.25

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+
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 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+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 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).

Size28▶

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

Receiving

Hands96▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat22▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability72▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share2▶

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

Air-Yards Share4▶

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

Impact

Efficiency87▶

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

Volume50▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
9
1.1/g
84
11/g
3
Away7
5
0.7/g
31
4/g
0
In division5
7
1.4/g
56
11/g
0
Out of division10
7
0.7/g
59
6/g
3
In wins10
10
1.0/g
85
9/g
3
In losses5
4
0.8/g
30
6/g
0
On grass11
10
0.9/g
90
8/g
3
On turf4
4
1.0/g
25
6/g
0
Indoors3
2
0.7/g
18
6/g
0
Outdoors12
12
1.0/g
97
8/g
3

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT—40.8
Week 3TB1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 4NYJ1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD40
Week 5LV1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 6LAC1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 7NO—42.8
Week 8CAR1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD52.8
Week 9BAL—43.2
Week 11ATL1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD54.5
Week 12LV—42.7
Week 13CLE1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 15IND1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD58.6
Week 16LAC2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 17CIN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44
Week 18KC3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD52.8

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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