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Nate Boerkircher

TE

Drafted 56th overall in the 2nd round of the 2026 draft, Nate Boerkircher arrived from Texas A&M; Nebraska. He's currently with JAX, in his 1st season in the league.

Size

6'5", 250#

College

Texas A&M; Nebraska

Draft

Rd 2, 56th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.4

60th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 8 targets

Role×0.14-0.98
Hands×0.1+0.24
Volume×0.12-0.32
Total EPA×0.22+0.09
EPA/target×0.3+0.38
Yards/target×0.12-0.15

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.

Agility28▶

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

Size58▶

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

Receiving

Hands38▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat38▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability78▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share19▶

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

Air-Yards Share29▶

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

Impact

Efficiency65▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX49.44444

Career profile

Nate Boerkircher has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with JAX.

As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 44 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 3NE—41.1
Week 4CIN1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 5PHI2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD52.2

Nate Boerkircher — common questions

What position does Nate Boerkircher play?
Nate Boerkircher is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Nate Boerkircher played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nate Boerkircher has played for JAX (2026).
Where did Nate Boerkircher go to college?
Nate Boerkircher played college football at Texas A&M; Nebraska.
When was Nate Boerkircher drafted?
Nate Boerkircher was selected in round 2, 56th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nate Boerkircher scored?
Nate Boerkircher has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Nate Boerkircher's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nate Boerkircher rated 49.4 for 2026, the 60th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2026