Jake O'Connell came into the league as a 7th-round selection (237th overall) in 2009, drafted out of Miami (Ohio). His most recent season came in 2012 with KC, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 108 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 250#
College
Miami (Ohio)
Draft
Rd 7, 237th overall (2009)
Seasons
2009–2012
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology55th percentile among TEs · limited sample
8 games · 4 targets
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size22▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands65▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat41▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability74▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share19▶
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
Efficiency70▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume19▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jake O'Connell has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with KC.
As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 108 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with KC: 52 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game24 on 2 catches vs ARI, 2010 Week 11
2010 splits
regular season2010 game log
Jake O'Connell — common questions
- What position does Jake O'Connell play?
- Jake O'Connell is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Jake O'Connell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake O'Connell has played for KC (2009–2012).
- Where did Jake O'Connell go to college?
- Jake O'Connell played college football at Miami (Ohio).
- When was Jake O'Connell drafted?
- Jake O'Connell was selected in round 7, 237th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jake O'Connell scored?
- Jake O'Connell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Jake O'Connell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jake O'Connell rated 45.9 for 2012, the 45th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Matt CasselQB · 2012
- Jamaal CharlesRB · 2012
- Brady QuinnQB · 2012
- Dwayne BoweWR · 2012
- Dexter McClusterWR · 2012
- Tony MoeakiTE · 2012
- Shaun DraughnRB · 2012
- Peyton HillisRB · 2012
Drafted in round 7, 2009
- Vance WalkerDE · pick 210
- Chris OgbonnayaRB · pick 211
- Javarris WilliamsRB · pick 212
- Paul FanaikaG · pick 213
- J.D. FolsomLB · pick 214
- Fui VakapunaRB · pick 215
- Captain MunnerlynDB · pick 216
- E.J. BiggersCB · pick 217
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- Reid HolskeyOT · 2025–2026
- Mike BrownSAF · 2022–2026
- Silas WaltersDB · 2026–2026
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- Sam SlomanK · 2020–2022
- Sterling WeatherfordLB · 2022–2022
- Brandon BrooksG · 2012–2021