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Buck Ortega

TE

Buck Ortega is an NFL TE. He last played in 2009 with NO, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 250#

College

Miami

Draft

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Seasons

2006–2009

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
43.3

8th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.80
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 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).

Size30▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability49▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009NO47.81
2008NO43.3513

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Buck Ortega has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with NO: 3 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3DEN—40.6
Week 11KC—38.1
Week 13TB—39.2
Week 14ATL—40.3
Week 17CAR1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42

Buck Ortega — common questions

What position does Buck Ortega play?
Buck Ortega is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Buck Ortega played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Buck Ortega has played for NO (2008–2009).
Where did Buck Ortega go to college?
Buck Ortega played college football at Miami.
How many touchdowns has Buck Ortega scored?
Buck Ortega has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Buck Ortega's ScoutIndex Rating?
Buck Ortega rated 47.8 for 2009, the 58th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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