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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 100th 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.7

42th percentile among TEs

16 games · 49 targets

Role×0.14+1.04
Hands×0.1-0.89
Volume×0.12+0.57
Total EPA×0.22-0.26
EPA/target×0.3-0.80
Yards/target×0.12-0.98

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.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed21▶

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

Burst8▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility23▶

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

Size100▶

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

Receiving

Hands6▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat23▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability76▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share84▶

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

Air-Yards Share80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume75▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
17
2.1/g
149
19/g
0
Away8
13
1.6/g
145
18/g
1
In division6
7
1.2/g
60
10/g
0
Out of division10
23
2.3/g
234
23/g
1
In wins10
12
1.2/g
134
13/g
1
In losses6
18
3.0/g
160
27/g
0
On grass3
7
2.3/g
66
22/g
0
On turf13
23
1.8/g
228
18/g
1
Indoors11
23
2.1/g
221
20/g
0
Outdoors5
7
1.4/g
73
15/g
1

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIN2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI2 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1DET4 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD79.5
Week 2ARI1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 3SF3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 4CHI4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 5GB7 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD24.7
Week 7LV2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 8MIN2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 9SEA—43.2
Week 11NE1 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD59.1
Week 12PHI1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 13NO1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 14BUF1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 15SF2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD41
Week 16NYJ—40.3
Week 17ARI—40.6
Week 18SEA1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.7

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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