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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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
57.7

80th percentile among TEs

14 games · 56 targets

Role×0.14+0.39
Hands×0.1+1.52
Volume×0.12+0.83
Total EPA×0.22+0.42
EPA/target×0.3-0.03
Yards/target×0.12+0.05

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.

2025 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.

Burst7▶

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

Hands85▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat9▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability93▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share75▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency52▶

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

Volume82▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
21
2.6/g
187
23/g
6
Away6
22
3.7/g
221
37/g
2
In division6
15
2.5/g
144
24/g
5
Out of division8
28
3.5/g
264
33/g
3
In wins10
31
3.1/g
307
31/g
8
In losses4
12
3.0/g
101
25/g
0
On grass4
14
3.5/g
147
37/g
2
On turf10
29
2.9/g
261
26/g
6
Indoors10
30
3.0/g
272
27/g
7
Outdoors4
13
3.3/g
136
34/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCAR2 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonCHI3 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonSEA3 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU2 rec, -6 yds, 0 TD4.4
Week 4IND2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD50
Week 5SF—38
Week 7JAX3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD65
Week 9NO2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 10SF4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD74.2
Week 11SEA2 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD55.9
Week 12TB4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD82.5
Week 13CAR4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 14ARI3 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD63
Week 15DET5 rec, 75 yds, 2 TD50
Week 16SEA2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 17ATL6 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD58.9
Week 18ARI4 rec, 36 yds, 2 TD58.6

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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