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Hunter Long

TE

A 3rd-round pick (81st overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Boston College, Hunter Long has built an NFL career since. Now with ARI, he's in his 6th NFL season. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 22 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 253#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 3, 81st overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.3

39th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.34
Hands×0.1+0.18
Volume×0.12-0.77
Total EPA×0.22-0.25
EPA/target×0.3+0.20
Yards/target×0.12+0.08

Week 1 projection · @ LAC

Methodology
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec yds18.9 (1–36.9)46% 20.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)19% 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).

Size69▶

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

Receiving

Hands74▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat68▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability19▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share3▶

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

Air-Yards Share17▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume24▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ARI45.34215
2025JAX48.7712852
2024LAR43.611760
2023LAR45.41
2022MIA45.51
2021MIA30.3318

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Hunter Long has played in 27 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: MIA (2021–2022), LAR (2023–2024), JAX (2025), ARI (2026).

As a receiver he has caught 22 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with JAX: 85 yards and 2 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC—43.2
Week 2SEA—43.4
Week 3SF1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 4NYG1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD52.6

Hunter Long — common questions

What position does Hunter Long play?
Hunter Long is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Hunter Long played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Hunter Long has played for MIA (2021–2022), LAR (2023–2024), JAX (2025), ARI (2026).
Where did Hunter Long go to college?
Hunter Long played college football at Boston College.
When was Hunter Long drafted?
Hunter Long was selected in round 3, 81st overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Hunter Long scored?
Hunter Long has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Hunter Long's ScoutIndex Rating?
Hunter Long rated 45.3 for 2026, the 39th 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, 2021

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