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Cade Otton

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A 4th-round pick (106th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington, Cade Otton has built an NFL career since. Now with TB, he's in his 5th NFL season. His 46.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 60th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. His yac ability stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 226 catches for 2,204 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 247#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 4, 106th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
57.7

77th percentile among TEs

6 games · 29 targets

Role×0.14+1.06
Hands×0.1+0.73
Volume×0.12+1.31
Total EPA×0.22+0.47
EPA/target×0.3-0.15
Yards/target×0.12-0.48

Week 1 projection · @ CIN

Methodology
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec4.7 (2–8)51% 4.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec yds49.4 (11.4–87.5)49% 50.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)14% 0.5+

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

2026 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).

Size47▶

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

Receiving

Hands16▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat72▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability96▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share85▶

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

Air-Yards Share89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume88▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB57.7619186
2025TB46.815595721
2024TB56.614-4596004
2023TB55.217474554
2022TB44.116423912

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Cade Otton has played in 68 regular-season games, all with TB.

As a receiver he has caught 226 passes for 2,204 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with TB: 600 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 56.6, in the 78th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
13
3.3/g
135
34/g
0
Away2
6
3.0/g
51
26/g
0
Out of division6
19
3.2/g
186
31/g
0
In wins1
3
3.0/g
25
25/g
0
In losses5
16
3.2/g
161
32/g
0
On grass3
12
4.0/g
131
44/g
0
On turf3
7
2.3/g
55
18/g
0
Indoors1
3
3.0/g
25
25/g
0
Outdoors5
16
3.2/g
161
32/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 2CLE5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 3MIN3 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD65.7
Week 4GB4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 5DAL3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD60.3
Week 6PIT1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.5

Cade Otton — common questions

What position does Cade Otton play?
Cade Otton is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Cade Otton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cade Otton has played for TB (2022–2026).
Where did Cade Otton go to college?
Cade Otton played college football at Washington.
When was Cade Otton drafted?
Cade Otton was selected in round 4, 106th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cade Otton scored?
Cade Otton has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Cade Otton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cade Otton rated 57.7 for 2026, the 77th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 4, 2022

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