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
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology16th percentile among TEs · limited sample
12 games · 16 targets
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size56▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat5▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability68▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share14▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share5▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency34▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume54▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game19 on 2 catches vs NO, 2011 Week 16
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 34 9/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 5 0.6/g | 38 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 34 7/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 38 5/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 53 7/g | 1 |
| In losses | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 19 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| On turf | 8 | 10 1.3/g | 72 9/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 61 9/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 2 0.4/g | 11 2/g | 0 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | — | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | — | 41.5 |
| Week 3 | TB | — | 40.1 |
| Week 4 | SEA | 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 39.6 |
| Week 6 | CAR | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 58 |
| Week 7 | DET | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 44.6 |
| Week 9 | IND | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 37 |
| Week 11 | TEN | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 12 | MIN | 2 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 13 | HOU | — | 34.1 |
| Week 14 | CAR | — | 41.5 |
| Week 16 | NO | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 53.8 |
| Week 17 | TB | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 40.8 |
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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- LeGarrette BlountRB · 2014
- Lance MooreWR · 2014
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