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Michael Mayer

TE

Drafted 35th overall in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft, Michael Mayer arrived from Notre Dame. Now with LV, he's in his 4th NFL season. Last season's 35.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 9th percentile among TEs, below average for the position. Few match his hands, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 111 catches for 1,054 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 256#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 2, 35th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
70

89th percentile among TEs

6 games · 34 targets

Role×0.14+1.39
Hands×0.1+2.24
Volume×0.12+1.67
Total EPA×0.22+0.98
EPA/target×0.3+0.21
Yards/target×0.12+0.88

Week 1 projection · vs MIA

Methodology
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)44% 3.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.1 (8.3–63.8)51% 35.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst27▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size51▶

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

Receiving

Hands97▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat5▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability88▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share91▶

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

Air-Yards Share73▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume93▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LV706282661
2025LV35.413353281
2024LV37.21121156
2023LV67.413273042

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Michael Mayer has played in 43 regular-season games, all with LV.

As a receiver he has caught 111 passes for 1,054 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with LV: 328 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 67.4, in the 89th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
21
7.0/g
209
70/g
0
Away3
7
2.3/g
57
19/g
1
In division2
11
5.5/g
105
53/g
0
Out of division4
17
4.3/g
161
40/g
1
In wins3
12
4.0/g
87
29/g
1
In losses3
16
5.3/g
179
60/g
0
On grass2
14
7.0/g
114
57/g
0
On turf4
14
3.5/g
152
38/g
1
Indoors5
27
5.4/g
264
53/g
1
Outdoors1
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA6 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 2LAC3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 3NO3 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD66.7
Week 4KC8 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 5NE1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 6BUF7 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD80.6

Michael Mayer — common questions

What position does Michael Mayer play?
Michael Mayer is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Michael Mayer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Mayer has played for LV (2023–2026).
Where did Michael Mayer go to college?
Michael Mayer played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Michael Mayer drafted?
Michael Mayer was selected in round 2, 35th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Mayer scored?
Michael Mayer has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Michael Mayer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Mayer rated 70.0 for 2026, the 89th 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 2, 2023

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