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Zaire Mitchell-Paden

TE

Zaire Mitchell-Paden plays TE in the NFL. He's currently with HOU, in his 5th season in the league.

Size

6'5", 257#

College

Florida Atlantic

Draft

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Seasons

2022–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.2

47th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.67
Hands×0.1-0.06
Volume×0.12-0.80
Total EPA×0.22-0.44
EPA/target×0.3+0.15
Yards/target×0.12-0.10

2025 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).

Size73▶

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

Receiving

Hands46▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability38▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share29▶

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

Air-Yards Share37▶

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

Impact

Efficiency70▶

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

Volume21▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NO45.23217

Career profile

Zaire Mitchell-Paden has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CLE—41.1
Week 5HOU1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 10CAR1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.5

Zaire Mitchell-Paden — common questions

What position does Zaire Mitchell-Paden play?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Zaire Mitchell-Paden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zaire Mitchell-Paden has played for NO (2025).
Where did Zaire Mitchell-Paden go to college?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden played college football at Florida Atlantic.
How many touchdowns has Zaire Mitchell-Paden scored?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Zaire Mitchell-Paden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zaire Mitchell-Paden rated 45.2 for 2025, the 47th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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