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Martellus Bennett

TE

Martellus Bennett came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (61st overall) in 2008, drafted out of Texas A&M. His most recent season came in 2017 with NE, capping a 10-season NFL career. His 42.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 30th percentile. Size is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 433 catches for 4,573 yards and 30 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 275#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 2, 61st overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
42.8

30th percentile among TEs

9 games · 44 targets

Role×0.14+0.77
Hands×0.1-1.82
Volume×0.12+0.48
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.3-0.69
Yards/target×0.12-0.50

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed57▶

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

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility0▶

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

Size97▶

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

Receiving

Hands76▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability85▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share81▶

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

Air-Yards Share76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency22▶

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

Volume76▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017NE42.8930286
2016NE84.61610557017
2015CHI43.511534393
2014CHI53.816909166
2013CHI72.816657595
2012NYG60.116556265
2011DAL31.41217144
2010DAL30.71533260
2009DAL37.91315159
2008DAL53.112202834

Career profile

Martellus Bennett has appeared in 136 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: DAL (2008–2011), NYG (2012), CHI (2013–2015), NE (2016–2017).

He has rushed for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 433 passes for 4,573 yards and 30 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2014 with CHI: 916 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 84.6, in the 96th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
14
3.5/g
111
28/g
0
Away5
16
3.2/g
175
35/g
0
In division2
8
4.0/g
61
31/g
0
Out of division7
22
3.1/g
225
32/g
0
In wins6
21
3.5/g
200
33/g
0
In losses3
9
3.0/g
86
29/g
0
On grass6
20
3.3/g
164
27/g
0
On turf3
10
3.3/g
122
41/g
0
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
75
38/g
0
Outdoors7
25
3.6/g
211
30/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 2ATL5 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD28.7
Week 3CIN3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 4CHI6 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 5DAL3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD66
Week 6MIN2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD45.1
Week 7NO2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 10DEN3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 11LV3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD46.1

Martellus Bennett — common questions

What position does Martellus Bennett play?
Martellus Bennett is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Martellus Bennett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Martellus Bennett has played for DAL (2008–2011), NYG (2012), CHI (2013–2015), NE (2016–2017).
Where did Martellus Bennett go to college?
Martellus Bennett played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Martellus Bennett drafted?
Martellus Bennett was selected in round 2, 61st overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Martellus Bennett scored?
Martellus Bennett has 30 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (30 receiving).
What is Martellus Bennett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Martellus Bennett rated 42.8 for 2017, the 30th percentile among TEs. 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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