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Colby Parkinson

TE

A 4th-round pick (133rd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Stanford, Colby Parkinson has built an NFL career since. He's currently with LAR, in his 7th season in the league. He posted a 57.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 80th percentile among TEs. His size stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 139 catches for 1,375 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 265#

College

Stanford

Draft

Rd 4, 133rd overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
51.2

62th percentile among TEs

15 games · 34 targets

Role×0.14-0.36
Hands×0.1-0.40
Volume×0.12+0.11
Total EPA×0.22+0.21
EPA/target×0.3+0.26
Yards/target×0.12+0.04

Week 1 projection · vs SF

Methodology
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec yds33.4 (7.7–59)46% 35.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+
Rec TD0.6 (0–2)45% 0.5+

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

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed22▶

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

Burst10▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility21▶

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

Size99▶

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

Receiving

Hands72▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat53▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share46▶

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

Air-Yards Share42▶

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

Impact

Efficiency64▶

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

Volume67▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAR43.459551
2025LAR57.714434088
2024LAR44.716302941
2023SEA51.215252472
2022SEA61.614253222
2021SEA42.75533
2020SEA511216

Career profile

Colby Parkinson has appeared in 70 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2020–2023), LAR (2024–2026).

As a receiver he has caught 139 passes for 1,375 yards and 14 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with LAR: 408 yards and 8 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 61.6, in the 84th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
11
1.6/g
128
18/g
0
Away8
14
1.8/g
119
15/g
2
In division6
9
1.5/g
79
13/g
1
Out of division9
16
1.8/g
168
19/g
1
In wins8
15
1.9/g
139
17/g
1
In losses7
10
1.4/g
108
15/g
1
On grass4
9
2.3/g
59
15/g
2
On turf11
16
1.5/g
188
17/g
0
Indoors3
5
1.7/g
49
16/g
0
Outdoors12
20
1.7/g
198
17/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 2DET2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 3CAR3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD68.6
Week 4NYG—38.7
Week 6CIN3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 7ARI2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 9BAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 10WAS1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 11LAR—42.8
Week 12SF1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 14SF2 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD58.4
Week 15PHI1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43
Week 16TEN3 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD62.8
Week 17PIT2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD62.5
Week 18ARI3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD32.4

Colby Parkinson — common questions

What position does Colby Parkinson play?
Colby Parkinson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Colby Parkinson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Colby Parkinson has played for SEA (2020–2023), LAR (2024–2026).
Where did Colby Parkinson go to college?
Colby Parkinson played college football at Stanford.
When was Colby Parkinson drafted?
Colby Parkinson was selected in round 4, 133rd overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Colby Parkinson scored?
Colby Parkinson has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (14 receiving).
What is Colby Parkinson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Colby Parkinson rated 43.4 for 2026, the 33rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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