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Eric Saubert

TE

Drafted 174th overall in the 5th round of the 2017 draft, Eric Saubert arrived from Drake. He's currently with SEA, in his 10th season in the league. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 53 catches for 423 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 248#

College

Drake

Draft

Rd 5, 174th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2026

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46

43th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.11
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12-0.97
Total EPA×0.22-0.38
EPA/target×0.3+0.04
Yards/target×0.12+0.03

Week 1 projection · vs NE

Methodology
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+

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

2017 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.

Burst65▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size43▶

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

Receiving

Hands45▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat60▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share64▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume4▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SEA36.26231
2025SEA44.89431
2024SF44.71211971
2023HOU43.53312
2022DEN35.314151481
2021DEN37.2108471
2020JAX32.66316
2019CHI422221
2018ATL31.77548
2017ATL463

Career profile

Eric Saubert has appeared in 72 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 7 teams: ATL (2017–2018), CHI (2019), JAX (2020), DEN (2021–2022), HOU (2023), SF (2024), SEA (2025–2026).

As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 423 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with DEN: 148 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—42
Week 10DAL—44.4
Week 11SEA—43.4

Eric Saubert — common questions

What position does Eric Saubert play?
Eric Saubert is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Eric Saubert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Saubert has played for ATL (2017–2018), CHI (2019), JAX (2020), DEN (2021–2022), HOU (2023), SF (2024), SEA (2025–2026).
Where did Eric Saubert go to college?
Eric Saubert played college football at Drake.
When was Eric Saubert drafted?
Eric Saubert was selected in round 5, 174th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Saubert scored?
Eric Saubert has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Eric Saubert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Saubert rated 36.2 for 2026, the 15th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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