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
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology14th percentile among TEs · limited sample
10 games · 12 targets
Week 1 projection · vs NE
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst58▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size54▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands42▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat17▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability27▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share21▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share8▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency28▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume45▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game41 on 2 catches vs LAR, 2024 Week 3
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 24 5/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 23 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 24 8/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 7 | 4 0.6/g | 23 3/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 21 4/g | 1 |
| In losses | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 26 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 6 0.9/g | 34 5/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 13 4/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 6 3/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 7 0.9/g | 41 5/g | 1 |
2021 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- George HolaniRB · 2026
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Drafted in round 5, 2017
- Jake ButtTE · pick 145
- George KittleTE · pick 146
- Jordan MorganG · pick 147
- Blair BrownLB · pick 148
- Damontae KazeeS · pick 149
- Jordan LeggettTE · pick 150
- Desmond KingDB · pick 151
- Corn ElderCB · pick 152
Also from Drake
- Billy CundiffK · 2002–2015
- Dennis McKnightC · 1982–1992
- Pat DunsmoreTE · 1983–1984
- Doug WinslowWR · 1976–1976