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Josh Palmer

WR

Josh Palmer came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (77th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Tennessee. Now with BUF, he's in his 6th NFL season. His 63.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 208 catches for 2,707 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 210#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 3, 77th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
51

65th percentile among WRs

15 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14-0.47
Hands×0.1+0.18
Volume×0.12+0.16
Total EPA×0.22+0.18
EPA/target×0.3+0.27
Yards/target×0.12-0.37

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.7 (6.2–47.3)53% 25.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+

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

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size65▶

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

Receiving

Hands82▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability10▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share36▶

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

Air-Yards Share27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume64▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF52.5441172
2025BUF47.81222303
2024LAC63.915395841
2023LAC53.5106385812
2022LAC57.6164727693
2021LAC51156333534

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Josh Palmer has played in 72 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2021–2024), BUF (2025–2026).

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 208 passes for 2,707 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with LAC: 769 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 63.9, in the 84th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
18
2.3/g
193
24/g
2
Away7
15
2.1/g
160
23/g
2
In division4
10
2.5/g
101
25/g
1
Out of division11
23
2.1/g
252
23/g
3
In wins7
14
2.0/g
150
21/g
1
In losses8
19
2.4/g
203
25/g
3
On grass5
10
2.0/g
117
23/g
1
On turf10
23
2.3/g
236
24/g
3
Indoors10
27
2.7/g
281
28/g
4
Outdoors5
6
1.2/g
72
14/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 2DAL2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 5CLE2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 6BAL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD32.2
Week 8NE1 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD63
Week 9PHI2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD50
Week 10MIN3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 11PIT6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 12DEN2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 13CIN—41.7
Week 14NYG5 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD66.1
Week 15KC1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 16HOU5 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD52.3
Week 17DEN3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 18LV4 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD50.8

Josh Palmer — common questions

What position does Josh Palmer play?
Josh Palmer is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Josh Palmer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Palmer has played for LAC (2021–2024), BUF (2025–2026).
Where did Josh Palmer go to college?
Josh Palmer played college football at Tennessee.
When was Josh Palmer drafted?
Josh Palmer was selected in round 3, 77th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Josh Palmer scored?
Josh Palmer has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 receiving).
What is Josh Palmer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Palmer rated 52.5 for 2026, the 69th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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