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Michael Palmer

TE

Michael Palmer plays TE in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2014 with PIT, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23 catches for 132 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 252#

College

Clemson

Draft

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Seasons

2010–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.3

37th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-1.11
Hands×0.1+0.41
Volume×0.12-0.82
Total EPA×0.22-0.35
EPA/target×0.3+0.15
Yards/target×0.12-0.45

2014 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).

Size51▶

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

Receiving

Hands36▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat42▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability41▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share11▶

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

Air-Yards Share14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency61▶

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

Volume18▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014PIT44.36111
2013PIT45.7318
2012ATL42.266221
2011ATL38.81210721
2010ATL41.365291

Career profile

Michael Palmer has appeared in 33 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2010–2012), PIT (2013–2014).

As a receiver he has caught 23 passes for 132 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with ATL: 72 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BAL—42.9
Week 3CAR—41.7
Week 5JAX1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD51.5
Week 11TEN—42.7
Week 14CIN—44.5
Week 16KC—40.4

Michael Palmer — common questions

What position does Michael Palmer play?
Michael Palmer is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Michael Palmer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Palmer has played for ATL (2010–2012), PIT (2013–2014).
Where did Michael Palmer go to college?
Michael Palmer played college football at Clemson.
How many touchdowns has Michael Palmer scored?
Michael Palmer has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Michael Palmer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Palmer rated 44.3 for 2014, the 37th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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