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Hayden Rucci

TE

Hayden Rucci plays TE in the NFL. He's currently with LAC, in his 3rd season in the league. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'5", 247#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

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Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.6

61th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.83
Hands×0.1+0.85
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.15
EPA/target×0.3+0.45
Yards/target×0.12+0.03

2026 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).

Size47▶

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

Receiving

Hands64▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat66▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability28▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share25▶

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

Air-Yards Share34▶

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

Impact

Efficiency79▶

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

Volume16▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC49.63171
2025MIA461

Career profile

Hayden Rucci has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2025), LAC (2026).

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with LAC: 7 yards and 1 touchdown in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3BUF—43.5
Week 5DEN1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD54.8
Week 6KC—44

Hayden Rucci — common questions

What position does Hayden Rucci play?
Hayden Rucci is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Hayden Rucci played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Hayden Rucci has played for MIA (2025), LAC (2026).
Where did Hayden Rucci go to college?
Hayden Rucci played college football at Wisconsin.
How many touchdowns has Hayden Rucci scored?
Hayden Rucci has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Hayden Rucci's ScoutIndex Rating?
Hayden Rucci rated 49.6 for 2026, the 61st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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