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
Methodology60th percentile among TEs · limited sample
5 games · 8 targets
2026 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.
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
Hands59▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat28▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability63▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share14▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share19▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency76▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume54▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JAX | 49.4 | 5 | 6 | 52 | 1 |
Career profile
Nate Boerkircher has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with JAX.
As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game20 on 2 catches vs PHI, 2026 Week 5
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 37 9/g | 1 |
| Away | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 15 15/g | 0 |
| In division | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 8 8/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 44 11/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 44 11/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 8 8/g | 1 |
| On grass | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 9 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 43 14/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 52 10/g | 1 |
2026 game log
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 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- 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
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- Bhayshul TutenRB · 2026
- Parker WashingtonWR · 2026
- Jakobi MeyersWR · 2026
- Brenton StrangeTE · 2026
- Chris Rodriguez Jr.RB · 2026
- Josh CameronWR · 2026
- Brian Thomas Jr.WR · 2026
Drafted in round 2, 2026
- De'Zhaun StriblingWR · pick 33
- Chase BisontisOT · pick 34
- TJ ParkerLB · pick 35
- Kayden McDonaldDT · pick 36
- Colton HoodCB · pick 37
- Treydan StukesSAF · pick 38
- Denzel BostonWR · pick 39
- R Mason ThomasDE · pick 40