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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 volume stands out most — the 87th 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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.1

34th percentile among TEs

16 games · 65 targets

Role×0.14+0.13
Hands×0.1-1.28
Volume×0.12+1.19
Total EPA×0.22+0.00
EPA/target×0.3-0.60
Yards/target×0.12-1.28

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.

2022 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).

Size55▶

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

Receiving

Hands22▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat19▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability15▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share64▶

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

Air-Yards Share62▶

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

Impact

Efficiency30▶

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

Volume87▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB57.5619186
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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
28
3.5/g
255
32/g
2
Away8
14
1.8/g
136
17/g
0
In division6
20
3.3/g
161
27/g
1
Out of division10
22
2.2/g
230
23/g
1
In wins8
25
3.1/g
207
26/g
2
In losses8
17
2.1/g
184
23/g
0
On grass12
37
3.1/g
347
29/g
2
On turf4
5
1.3/g
44
11/g
0
Indoors3
2
0.7/g
9
3/g
0
Outdoors13
40
3.1/g
382
29/g
2

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDAL4 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DAL—42.4
Week 2NO1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.1
Week 4KC3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 5ATL6 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 6PIT2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 7CAR4 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD57.5
Week 8BAL2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 9LAR5 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD80.1
Week 10SEA3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 12CLE—42.5
Week 13NO6 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD42.3
Week 14SF4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 15CIN1 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 16ARI2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD31.3
Week 17CAR2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD20.3
Week 18ATL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.8

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 57.5 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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